Liatris, Dense Blazing Star, Gay Feather 'Floristan Violet'

Planted about five bulbs 10 years ago in a small corner by the garage door and bordered by the driveway and a sidewalk. There is a gutte...Read Morer downspout that empties into the area, which is only about six or seven square feet. The plants have taken over and I have about 30 or 40 flower stalks every year. I have never divided or lifted the bulbs. The area only gets full-afternoon sun. The flowers are beautiful and last quite a while. After the plant fades in the Fall, the foliage needs to be cut back as it turns unsightly brown in the winter. I'm planning on dividing the plant later this year and spreading the bulbs around to other parts of the property.

I planted this poor thing in heavy clay and light shade. It struggled for three years, barely producing any foliage until it finally perished.

I planted three last year, each giving a single bloom. This year, each plant has multiple stalks, but the one that gets the most sun is ...Read Morethree times the size. Found out it is best to place these away from any traffic because the stalks are very fragile at this stage. I have broken a few by accident.

I just bought this variety last year and it's grown into a small bush already! It's getting ready to bloom on many stalks, and fits in n...Read Moreicely with my fragrant lilies and butterfly bushes. I also have a white variety, but this one is beautiful. Very drought tolerant.