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Liatris
Picture Source:California Cut Flower Commission
| Popular Name: Liatris |
| Botanical Name and Pronunciation: Liatris spicata or Liatris pycnostachya (lee-A-tris spi-KAY-ta pr pick-no-STAC-e) |
| Common Name(s): Gay-Feather, Blazing-Star, Button Snakeroot |
| Color(s): purple, white |
| Form and Size: The stems of liatris are 24 – 32 inches long. The stems resemble spikes with needle-like petals and foliage. Liatris blossoms from the top first, then down the spike-like stem. |
| Vase Life: 6 – 14 days |
| Availability: year-round |
| Care Instructions: Remove any leaves from the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food. |
| History and Usage: A member of the Compositae (aster) family, liatris originated in North America. Liatris dries very well, so it is beautiful in contemporary arrangements and dried arrangements. |
| Points of Interest: Relatives of liatris include the gerbera, sunflower, aster and chrysanthemum. The blooming habits of this flower make it different from most spike-stemmed flowers and flowers in its family. Flowers on a spike normally bloom from the bottom up, unlike this flower that blooms at the top first, then down. |
| Ethylene Sensitive: No |