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Liatris cylindracea

Ontario Blazing Star (Barrelhead Gayfeather, Cylindrical Blazing star)

Fluffy, rose-purple flower heads appear above the erect flower stalks and narrow, grass-like foliage. Blooms open at the top of the flower spike first, then slowly open downward.

  • »  Tubular, fluffy, rose-purple flowers
  • »  Average flower stalks have 15-25 loosely spaced blooms
  • »  Blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward
  • »  Narrow, dark green, grass-like foliage, 20 cm long
  • »  Good cut or dried flower
  • »  Attracts birds and butterflies
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September
  • »  Flower Height: 30-40 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

Plug50
$10.33
Plug32 Low Inventory
$12.78
1 Litre
$21.88
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
• Summer
• 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 cylindracea

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris cylindracea

Thrives in full sun, poor soils and dry conditions and  is often seen growing on hills or slopes. Drought tolerant, it will also grow in a loamy soil if the site is well-drained.