Liatris spicata

Liatris spicata
(Gayfeather)(Blazing Star) Sports spikes of purple, stemless, crowded, fluffy flowers, facing all directions and blossoming from the top of the spike/stem down, up to 12"long from late July through August. Grass-like foliage. The tall, spiky blooms attract butterflies, birds and bees and make excellent cut flowers. Deer resistant. 36", Z3-9.