Liatris aspera

Also Known As

Button Snakeroot
Gayfeather
Rough Blazing Star
Tall Blazing Star

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Liatris aspera plant details

Liatris aspera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and 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 - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris aspera

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris aspera

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This seemingly modest plant provides a late summer surprise when it erupts into blazing wands of lavender. Prized for its luxuriant flower stalks, Rough Blazingstar (Liatris aspera) grows in super-dry sandy soils to well-drained loams. Makes an excellent dried flower, and goldfinches love the seeds! Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

By: Prairie Nursery

The tall sturdy spikes of this Liatris quickly develop white pearl-like buds that open to clusters of lavender flowers. No staking is required for this beautiful native clump-forming cormous perennial. Plant it at the back of the border in small to large groupings for a wonderful effect and the butterflies will love you for it as well. Tall Blazing Star is a native of the central US where it commonly found growing on clay soils. Drought tolerant once well established but will enjoy average moisture in a garden setting. Seed grown from a north Louisiana population.