Liatris Flower Gifts

Liatris is also known as Blazing-star, Gay-feather is an ornamental plants in the Asteraceae family, native to North America, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Liatris are used as a popular summer flowers for bouquets.

Liatris

Liatris are herbaceous perennial flowers.

Other Names: Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot, Gayfeather, Gay Feather, Liatris Spicata, Prairie Gay Feather, Blazing Star, Blazingstars, Rattlesnake Master, Cachana,

Scientific Classification:

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Tribe: Eupatorieae
Genus: Liatris


Liatris

Descriptions: Liatris has grass-like foliage with taller feathery flower spikes.

Size: Liatris grows 48-60" tall.

Symbolism: Liatris has a variety of meanings and can symbolize "I Will Try Again", happiness, bliss, enthusiasm and satisfaction.

Grow Details: Liatris are easy to grow and it is tolerant of a variety of conditions.

Grow Details

Soil Type: Poor Well- Drained Soil - Sandy Soil
Soil PH: PH < 6.8
Water: Standard - Drought Tolerant
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Grow Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9


Characteristics

Height: Liatris grows 48-60" tall.
Flower Colors: White, Lavender, Magenta,
Propagation: Liatris be divided in the spring, or seeds may be sown in sandy soil in the spring.
Division/Transplants: Divide every 3 to 4 years in the Spring.
Blooming Period: Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Type: Perennial

Herbal Remedy Properties: Early settlers and Native Americans appreciated some varieties of liatris for their medicinal qualities. Liatris was used to create diuretics, expectorants and analgesics.

Native Area: Liatris are native to North America, Mexico, and the Bahamas.

Other: Modern liatris herbalists add the fragrant liatris leaves and roots to sachets, potpourris and insect repellants.


Liatris Flower Gifts

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