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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

Plug50
$8.75
Plug32
$11.38
1 Litre
$17.33
1gal
$20.83
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
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.