Gayfeather 'Floristan Violet'

Floristan Violet Gayfeather sends upright violet-pink flower spikes above a low clump of grassy leaves. The flowers open progressively from the top of each spike, bringing late-season color and useful stems for cutting. ## Growth and placement Florensis lists Floristan Violet within its Floristan selection, with an upright habit, a 90-centimeter height, and sun exposure; the exact assortment page distinguishes Violet from White. Cambridge University Botanic Garden describes this selection’s violet-pink spikes as reaching about 3 feet and notes that the flowers open from the top down. Full sun and moist, well-drained soil suit Liatris spicata; Illinois Extension gives USDA zones 3–9 for Floristan Violet and describes flowering from midsummer into late summer. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms. ## Maintenance Allow the soil to drain freely and water during dry spells while plants establish. Remove spent spikes for tidiness; leave some seed heads if you want winter structure. [Florensis Floristan profile](https://www.florensis.com/en/products/bedding-plants/perennials/liatris-spicata/liatris-spicata-floristan) · [Cambridge Botanic Garden](https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/the-garden/plant-list/liatris-spicata-floristan-violet/) · [Illinois Extension](https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hortanswers/plantdetail.cfm?PlantID=734&PlantTypeID=2).