Product Description:
Violet Gayfeather Seeds – Elegant Spikes of Purple Beauty
Bring natural charm and color to your garden with Violet Gayfeather Seeds, known for their striking spikes of violet-purple blooms. This native perennial, also called Liatris spicata, produces tall, feathery flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Violet Gayfeather plants thrive in sunny areas and require minimal maintenance, making them ideal for both new and experienced gardeners. Their unique flower spikes also add texture and elegance to garden borders, meadows, and floral arrangements.
Features:
- Produces tall spikes of violet-purple blooms
- Non-GMO and easy to grow from seed
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators
- Perfect for garden borders, beds, and wildflower meadows
- Long-lasting cut flowers for arrangements
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Liatris spicata
- Common Name (US): Violet Gayfeather / Blazing Star
- Flower Color: Violet to purple
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
- Blooming Season: Summer to early fall
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate
- Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
- Spacing: 12–15 inches apart
- Germination Time: 20–30 days
- Optimal Temperature: 18–24°C (65–75°F)
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Best Planting Season: Spring or early fall
Planting & Growing Guide:
- Prepare loose, well-drained soil in a sunny area.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
- Keep soil evenly moist until germination occurs.
- Germination takes 2–4 weeks depending on temperature.
- Thin seedlings to proper spacing once established.
- Water occasionally during dry spells and remove spent blooms to encourage new growth.
