Commercial Floriculture

Species

• About 40 species of Liatris are being grown across North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico and east of the Rocky Mountains through Florida.

Purple or white feathery Liatris (L. spicata, L. spicata 'Alba')
Is an exceptional garden plant, unique for its unusual blooming pattern.

In late summer the 1-3 foot spikes of purple or white feathery Liatris flowers actually begin to bloom from the top and slowly work downward, unlike most other flowers which bloom the opposite.

This versatile, easy-to-grow perennial adapts to nearly any type of garden.

Because of their vertical disposition, Liatris species take up minimal space and are suitable for even the smallest garden.