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Liatris ligulistylis

Rocky Mountain Blazing Star

An upright, clump-forming habit. Fluffy, thistle-like, deep rose-purple flower heads on tall stems of narrow, green leaves. Very attractive to butterflies.

  • »  Upright, clump forming habit
  • »  Fluffy, thistle-like, deep rose-purple flower heads
  • »  Lanceolate-oblong green leaves
  • »  Very attractive to butterflies

Plug50 Low Inventory
$9.28
Plug32
$11.38
1 Litre
$24.33
1gal Low Inventory
$25.38
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:50-70 cm
  • Spread:45-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Additional Information about Liatris ligulistylis

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris ligulistylis

Grown in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Somewhat tolerant of poor soils. Prefers dry, sandy or rocky, alkaline soils. Will grow taller in fertile loams, but may need staking. Intolerant of wet soils in winter. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity.