Liatris Spicata
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Liatris Spicata highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Spacing
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-9
So unusual and unique! The bold and upright, purple wands of Liatris Spicata (Liatris spicata) will be smothered in pollinators! Also known as Gayfeather and Blazing Star, the whimsical shape and gorgeous color last all summer into the fall, and the fine-textured leaves add a fringy green edging to the garden when not in bloom!
Long-lasting spikes of violet-purple wave in the wind and gleam in the sun without fading. Unique shape and form will certainly draw attention! The ample nectar and pollen feed bees, butterflies, the occasional Hummingbird, and droves of beneficial insects to the native resources they recognize! Birds love the seeds in fall so don't deadhead too quickly!
Liatris Spicata is a reliable clump-forming perennial with fine, long, thin blades of green leaves along sturdy flower spikes that look incredible in any location of your landscaping! It won't fail to stand up and stand out! The bulb-like roots slowly colonize small areas and grow fast throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9.
Planting and Application:
Include these graceful and cheery blooms throughout your sun landscape beds and borders and even in container gardens! The vertical purple wands will enliven your Cut Flower garden, and Pollinator gardens, add character and structure to your Rock Gardens and mixed Perennial Gardens, and look great as vertical lines anywhere you plant them!
For a quirky walkway, alternate different Allium, Sea Thrift, Scabiosa, and Bee Balm with Liatris along your garden path or sidewalk, then add a backdrop of red or blue mophead Hydrangea! Or mix them with other sun garden blooms in a Xeric planting along the sun-drenched strip of land with a backdrop of waving Ornamental grass!
Have fun playing with other wand-like blooms and mix Liatris with Pennestemon, Delphinum, Red Hot Pokers, Veronica, Astilbe, Hollyhock, and Salvias with a backdrop of Butterfly bushes and Lilacs for a charming Cottage garden or whimsical Children's garden!
Pot up as the vertical thriller element in a mixed planter with spilling grasses and fluffy fillers on your sunny porch or patio! Even balcony gardeners can enjoy these fast-growing, fun perennial bulbs anywhere! No yard required! Snip a few Liatris Spicata for great architectural lines in floral arrangements and bouquets for a long-lasting pop of color!
- Unique Purple Floral Wands!
- Long-Lasting Native Blooms Call Pollinators
- Great Cut Flowers & Pollinator Friendly
- Vertical Structural & Heat/Cold-Hardy
- Mid-to-Front-of-the-Border, Sun Garden Interest & Visual Texture
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant this magnificent native herbaceous perennial in the full sun, in an area with well-drained soil, so that it can grow tall, strong, and proud! New installations need regular water their first year, but once established, these plants only need supplemental moisture during extended drought. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch layer of mulch for moisture stability and insulation. Deadhead to encourage occasional rebloom and clean the mounds in the late fall to prepare them for the winter (after the birds have had their fill anyway).
- Full Sun Perennial
- Well-Drained Organic Soils
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade/Prune Late Fall
- Deer-Resistant, Hardy & Adaptable!
The curious magic wands of the Liatris Spicata will be the perfect addition to your garden! Order today before it's too late from the expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery!
