Liatris is composed of very small florets which appear on single dense spikes, 12 inches (30 cm) long. The stem length varies between 22 and 32 inches (50-80 cm). Liatris can be used as a flocal flower or accent, adding vibrancy and texture to bouquets and arrangements. Ours is a Calilepsis variety with spidery petals and many buds which open from the top down. The foliage is long and thin. All of Esmeralda's Liatris is field-grown, year-round at Esmeralda Ecuador.