Common names: blazing star, gayfeather Scientific name: Liatris spicata Zones 3 to 8 Attracts: birds, butterflies, bees Light needs: Best in full sun Size: The narrow plants grow from 2 to 6 feet tall ...

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 ...