Liatris spicata 'Florist Strain Violet' – Beautiful purple pipe plant for borders and cut flowers

Liatris spicata 'Florist Strain Violet', also known as pipe plant or blazing star, is a striking flowering perennial prized for its intense purple flowers and tall, upright spikes. Ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, natural gardens, and cut flower production, this variety adds a vertical accent of color and texture to any garden design.

Characteristics of Liatris spicata 'Florist Strain Violet'

'Florist Strain Violet' forms sturdy, upright plants that grow 80–120 cm tall. The leaves are narrow, dark green, and linear, creating a graceful contrast with the dense, violet-purple flower spikes.

The flowers appear from mid-summer to early autumn and are composed of numerous small, tubular florets that form the characteristic, upright spikes. These characteristics make the plant perfect for border planting and as a cut flower, thanks to its long, sturdy stems.

Cultivation and care

Liatris spicata 'Florist Strain Violet' is easy to care for, hardy, and low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Some growing tips:

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering; can tolerate light partial shade

• Soil: well-drained, nutritious, slightly moist; tolerates drought once established

• Water: water regularly during dry periods; give young plants extra attention

• Propagation: by dividing tubers in spring or sowing seeds

• Maintenance: Removing faded flowers promotes a fresh appearance and limits seed formation.

These qualities make 'Florist Strain Violet' ideal for border planting, rock gardens, cut flower production, and natural garden projects.

Applications in garden and household

• Ornamental value: ideal for border planting, rock gardens and vertical accents in gardens

• Cut flowers: the long, sturdy stems and striking violet-purple flowers are perfect for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Ecological garden: attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators, which contributes to biodiversity

• Long lasting bloom: blooms from mid-summer to early fall, making it a reliable color producer

Why choose Liatris spicata 'Florist Strain Violet'?

• Striking violet-purple flowers on long, straight stems

• Profusely flowering and long lasting, from mid-summer to early autumn

• Sturdy, upright plant, suitable for borders and cut flowers

• Low maintenance, winter hardy and drought tolerant

• Versatile: borders, rock gardens, natural gardens and cut flowers

• Attract bees and butterflies, valuable for ecologically responsible gardens

Liatris spicata 'Florist Strain Violet' combines impressive vertical blooms, deep color, and easy care, making it an excellent choice for gardeners, florists, and landscape designers looking to add a long, colorful, and eye-catching perennial to their garden or cut flower collection.