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Liatris aspera

Rough Blazing Star (Rough Gayfeather)

Fluffy, button-like, mauve-lilac flowers open at the top of the flower spike first and then open their way downward.

  • »  Rounded, fluffy, mauve-lilac flowers
  • »  Average flower stalks have 15-40 loosely spaced blooms
  • »  Blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward
  • »  Narrow, dark green, grass-like foliage, 45 cm long
  • »  Good cut or dried flower
  • »  Attracts birds and butterflies
  • »  Bloom Time: Early September to October
  • »  Flower Height: 90 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Naturalizing
• Roadside planting
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Liatris aspera

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris aspera

Commonly occurs in dry, prairie soils, open woods, glades, meadows and along roadsides or railway tracks. Thrives in full sun and is tolerant of drought, summer heat and humidity and dry or rocky soils. Does not like a wet, winter soil.