Liatris spicata | Floristan Violet | Blazing Star Birds Used for anything from tea

Used for anything from tea through to other bits and bobs or brighten up your Potting Shed

cream bunches of spring flowers

and then grow upwards

It is a perfect choice for the back of the border and it is a plant that is adored by both bees and butterflies

Liatris spicata | Floristan Violet | Blazing Star Birds Used for anything from teaLiatris, commonly known as Gayfeather or Blazing Star, is actually a member of the Aster family. Plants form a low clump of grassy lily like leaves and in midsummer bear tall spikes made up of many tiny pinky purple flowers. This particular variety was bred especially for cutting so if you are looking for something striking for your cutting patch then this is a great choice with the added bonus that they are equally as attractive as a dried flower.