Liatris spicata

We planted this Liatris spicata in our flower bed last year and it is in full bloom right now. The purple color is very attractive and in the evening light it is almost electric!

Liatris spicata is also known as Gayfeather, Blazing Star, or Snakeroot.

I can see why it is called Blazing Star...

The bees love it too! This is another Vosnesensky Bumble Bee!

- Dan

About to Bloom

I love the transition from spring to summer! There always seems to be a plethora of blooming flowers. Here are some flowers in our yard that are just blooming or about to bloom:

Asiatic Lily / Lillium x asiatic

 

 Crocosmia or Montbretia / Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora

 

 

 Dahlia / Dahlia x hybrida

 

 

 

Gayfeather, Blazing Star, Snakeroot / Liatris spicata

 

 

Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hortensia / Hydrangea macrophylla
 

 

 Lavender / Lavandula sp.
 

 

 

 

- Dan