Liatris aspera

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Liatris aspera | rough blazing star

Rough blazing star is a beautiful Liatris that, like others in the genus, has nectar-rich lavender flowers that are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and possibly hummingbirds. It blooms late and prefers average to dry soils, making it a great companion to little bluestem, butterfly milkweed, and showy goldenrod. Blooming begins at the top of the spike; useful as a cut flower. Drought tolerant.

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Liatris aspera | rough blazing star

Rough blazing star is a beautiful Liatris that, like others in the genus, has nectar-rich lavender flowers that are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and possibly hummingbirds. It blooms late and prefers average to dry soils, making it a great companion to little bluestem, butterfly milkweed, and showy goldenrod. Blooming begins at the top of the spike; useful as a cut flower. Drought tolerant.

HABIT

Height: 2-4’

Bloom Time: mid-summer to early fall

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: full sun

Soil: average, medium-dry, dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: drought tolerant; dislikes moist soils, including during winter

Deer Resistance: currently under investigation at our nursery; “hairy” stems and leaves may deter herbivory

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: high

CONSERVATION

Native Range: Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, Great Plains

Seed Propagated: yes