Liatris consists of herbaceous perennials characterized by their slender, grass-like leaves and upright flower spikes resembling bottlebrushes, with blooms that emerge from the top and progress downward.

Liatris

Liatris 'Bluebird'

Liatris 'Snow Queen'

Liatris aspera is a herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features sturdy, rough stems and a rosette of hairy, green foliage that is resilient to dry conditions. The upper portions of the stems bear slender leaves and are topped with elongated spikes of flowers, which can extend to 45 centimeters. These spikes are composed of clusters of small purple blooms that emerge during the summer months.

Liatris aspera

Liatris aspera alba

Liatris cylindracea

Liatris elegans is a perennial that typically reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters, though it often remains shorter. It features slender leaves that create a basal clump, covering the lower sections of the flowering stems. At the top of these stems, narrow spikes display small, tubular flowers that range from pale pink to a deeper pinkish-purple.

Liatris elegans

Liatris lancifolia

Liatris ligulistylis

Liatris microcephala

Liatris mucronata

Liatris paniculata Willd.

Liatris pilosa

Liatris punctata

Liatris pycnostachya is a clump-forming perennial that grows upright, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features clusters of narrow, lanceolate dark green leaves at its base. During the summer, tall stems emerge, topped with feathery flowerheads composed of numerous small purple-pink blossoms that open sequentially from the top down.

Liatris pycnostachya

Liatris pycnostachya 'Alba'

Liatris pycnostachya 'Alexandra'

Liatris scariosa

Liatris scariosa 'Alba' is a perennial that grows in an upright, clump-forming habit. It features lance-shaped leaves that form dense, dark green tufts at the base. From late summer through autumn, this plant produces tall spikes, reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters, adorned with soft, white flowers.

Liatris scariosa 'Alba'

Liatris scariosa 'Gracious'

Liatris scariosa 'Magnifica'

Liatris scariosa 'September Glory'

Liatris scariosa 'White Spire'

This perennial reaches heights of up to 70 cm, featuring slender leaves and elongated flower spikes that display a purplish-pink hue in late summer and early autumn.

Liatris spicata

Liatris spicata 'Alba' is a perennial that develops clumps of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Throughout the summer and into early autumn, it produces tall spikes of soft white flowers that resemble bottle brushes, reaching heights of up to 90 cm.

Liatris spicata 'Alba'

Liatris spicata 'Blue Bird'

Liatris spicata 'Cobalus'

Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett' is a bulbous perennial that reaches a height of approximately 70 cm. It features slender green leaves that grow on upright stems. In late summer and early autumn, it produces vibrant, bottle-brush-like spikes of purplish-pink flowers. After flowering, these plants develop seed heads that add visual interest during the winter months.

Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett'

This perennial forms clumps with upright growth, featuring lance-shaped, mid-green leaves at the base and narrower, linear leaves along the stems. In summer, it produces tall spikes adorned with clusters of enduring white flowers.

Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss'

This perennial grows in a compact clump, featuring slender, grass-like leaves. In late summer to early autumn, it produces upright spikes adorned with rich purple blooms that open from the top down.

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Liatris spicata 'Picador'

Liatris spicata 'Silvertips'

Liatris spicata 'Snow Queen'

This perennial forms clumps and features basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape. Its flowering stems reach approximately 90 cm in height and produce soft pink blooms from summer through autumn.