Liatris

Liatris spicata or commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather is a herbaceous perennial.

Part of the Asteraceae family it originated from eastern North America on the prairies. Liatris has tufted spikes of fine leaved foliage that produce cylindrical clusters of mauve, pink or white flowers like a feather duster that open from the top downwards. They flower in mid to late Summer and are bee and butterfly attracting.