The pretty, gay feather, also called blazing star, is a nice addition to a sunny garden. Liatris spicata, a native perennial, is drought tolerant and easy to grow. With 30 to 40 species growing in ...

Liatris is a late summer-blooming, native perennial also know by the name of blazing star and gayfeather. An old common name is colic root for its medical use by Native Americans and Europeans. It ...

Jennifer Causey Spires of Liatris spicata and Liatris pycnostachya add vertical accents to the meadow. A local nursery can help you find the perennial grass that works best for your climate; the ...

One of the best perennials for cutting and using in fresh and dried flower arrangements is Liatris, commonly known as "gayfeather" or "Blazing Star." Most people recognize this long-lasting flower ...

Growth habit: An upright perennial growing to 3 feet tall and a foot wide. The leaves are needle-like, dark green growing to several inches long and half an inch wide. Light: Plant in full sun to ...

Okay, time to write about another plant in my Plant of the Week spotlights. Over the past months I have shared some of great plants that everyone should be growing in their gardens. This week I would ...

Perennial plants are the ideal choice for low-maintenance gardening. Since they return year after year, you only need to plant them once to enjoy years of blooms. Perennials are much less work than ...

If the world cleaves into two types — restless thrill-seekers and those who cling to the familiar and safe — I suppose I fall into the latter group. But if you've found something that works, why not ...

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving ...