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Liatris aspera

Rough Blazing Star

Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star)

In September, tall stalks of rounded, fluffy, rosy purple flowers bloom with most of the flowers opening at the same time making for a fine cut flower. Butterflies enjoy the nectar. This is one of the last Liatris to bloom and one of the shortest.

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Height
24-36 Inches

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Spread
12-18 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Purple


USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa), Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Gray-head Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), Missouri Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia missouriensis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

UPL

Nature Attracting

Hummingbird
Butterfly

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
Average

Special Uses

Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar
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