Liatris elegans

Also Known As

Elegant Gayfeather
Pinkscale Blazing Star
Pinkscale Gayfeather

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Liatris elegans plant details

Liatris elegans is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris elegans

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris elegans

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple to light lavender pink flowers are nestled among the long-lasting pink to lavender 'scales' on dense beautiful arching to upright flower spikes from summer and lasting well into fall. Considered to be one of the most beautiful Blazing Stars by L.H. Bailey. This tough and drought tolerant clump forming bulbous native perennial produces rosettes of blue-green grass-like foliage from which the elegant flower spikes emerge. Attracts Butterflies. This beautiful perennial wildflower is common to the Pineywoods of western Louisiana and east Texas and needs a well drained soil for best results. Grown from locally collected seed.