Blazing star rising in feathery summer spires
Liatris corms
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Liatris corms
Liatris, commonly known as blazing star or gayfeather, brings a distinctive vertical rhythm to summer planting. Tall stems carry dense, feathery flower spikes in shades of purple, lilac or white, opening unusually from the top down. That upright habit makes Liatris plants especially useful among softer perennials and ornamental grasses, where the flower spikes can rise clearly through neighbouring growth without making the border feel heavy.
Plant Liatris corms in spring in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Once growth begins, narrow grassy foliage forms at the base before the flowering stems develop through summer. Established plants are hardy in UK gardens and can return year after year where drainage is good, gradually building into stronger clumps. The flowers are also rich in nectar and regularly visited by bees and butterflies, while their sturdy stems make Liatris a useful choice for cutting.
Whether searched for as Liatris bulbs, corms, blazing star or gayfeather, the appeal is much the same: height, texture and a flowering shape that contrasts naturally with rounded blooms and looser planting. Repeat them through a sunny border for a measured rhythm, or grow a larger group where the flower spikes can make themselves known from midsummer onwards.
