Liatris ligulistylis

Also Known As

Liatris ligulistylus
Large-headed Liatris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Liatris ligulistylis plant details

Liatris ligulistylis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris ligulistylis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris ligulistylis

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Liatris ligulistylis is a spectacular long grass prairie native. Unlike the characteristic tight single flower spike of most blazing stars, this species, called meadow blazing star or Rocky Mountain gayfeather, has fuzzy individual flower heads held at distance from the stem and these stems can be branched into multi-spiked candelabras. The flowers are lavender-purple and thistle-like and popular with pollinators. Plants will reach 12-36 inches tall 6-24 inches wide. Plants can rebloom if cut back. Tolerant of poor soils, drought, summer heat, and humidity. A natural with grasses such as Panicum and Calamagrostis. Native to the three Canadian prairie provinces.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The crimson-red buds burst open to reveal brilliant purplish-pink flowers that are irresistible to Monarch butterflies and many other pollinators. Meadow Blazingstar's widely-branched and numerous individual flowers bloom over an extended period of time. The seeds are a Goldfinch favorite. Hardy to Zones 3 - 6.