Liatris squarrosa

Also Known As

Gayfeather
Scaly Blazing Star

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 10"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Liatris squarrosa plant details

Liatris squarrosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris squarrosa

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris squarrosa

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The unique Scaly Blazingstar (Liatris squarrosa) produces a mound of brilliant purple-pink flowers in late summer. Excellent for hot, dry sites. Plant with other low growing prairie flowers such as Prairie Spiderwort, Wild Petunia, and Showy Goldenrod for a great show! Hardy to Zones 4 - 8.

By: Prairie Nursery

Clusters of deep violet-purple flowers emerge from short upright to arching stems in summer and are held above the deep green grass-like foliage of this tough bulbous native perennial wildflower. A very early and often long flowering drought tolerant Liatris. 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 seeds.