Liatris spicata

Spike Gayfeather (Dense Blazing Star)

  • Hummingbird and butterfly magnet!
  • Long blooming with big, showy bloom spikes
  • Perfect for massing at the back of a garden
  • Great for late season and perfect for cutting
  • Easy to grow and drought tolerant

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Spike Gayfeather (Dense Blazing Star)

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$23.00


  • Size: 8/#1ECO -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$178.00


Tallest of the genus with upright spikes bearing long, pinkish-purple tassels in July and August. One of the best easy-care garden performers, this deer-resistant selection is great for massing at the back of a garden. Its nectar is sought out by butterflies, bees, rare moths and even hummingbirds.