Liatris spicata Other names: Marsh Blazing Star, Liatris Features: -Perennial -Native plant -Recommended for outdoor growing in a container or in the ground -Comes in a biodegradable pot We grow our plants from seed, start them indoors, and move them outside to the shade to acclimate to the weather. To transplant, dig a hole a bit larger than the biodegradable pot, tear the pot in a few places, and bury the the root ball (including the pot) in the hole. You may also choose to add a bit of compost or worm castings into the hole before adding the plant. Water in thoroughly. 2nd photo by Ember Navarro on Unsplash Variety description from Sow True Seed: "Gayfeather is an Eastern US native wildflower with elegant, slender leaves that sends up showy, bright purple flower stalks in mid to late summer. It grows naturally in wet soils near streams and in marshy areas, but will do well in a typical well-drained garden as well. This is a wonderful plant to support your local native bee population! Plants can grow in both full sun and partial shade."