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Liatris cylindracea

Also Known As

  • Cylindrical Blazing Star
  • Cylindrical Blazingstar

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Liatris cylindracea plant details

Liatris cylindracea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris cylindracea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, meadow garden, prairie garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris cylindracea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: alkaline, average, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Liatris cylindracea plant

How to Grow Liatris cylindracea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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