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Floristan Violet gayfeather
Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'


  Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 1.5 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low
Season of Bloom
July, August, September
Flower Color
Purple Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Not aggressive
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Streetscape Plants
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Clay, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Liatris spicata is native to the southern and northeastern portions of the U.S.


Will tolerate clay soils.