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    • Photo of Liatris sphaeroidea by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Liatris sphaeroidea

    Also Known As

    • Liatris sphaeroides
    • Blazing Star
    • Gay Feather

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Liatris sphaeroidea plant details

    Liatris sphaeroidea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris sphaeroidea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris sphaeroidea

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The name may be a bit tenuous, this is an aspera like plant from a very xeric prairie relic. tuberous rooted and quite attractive to monarch butterflies whatever the name it is a great plant for a dry garden ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Liatris sphaeroidea plant

    How to Grow Liatris sphaeroidea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Liatris spicata

    aka Liatris callolepsis, Serratula spicata, Blazing Star, Button Snakeroot, Gayfeather

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Liatris spicata flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Liatris microcephala

    aka Narrow Leaf Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Liatris microcephala flower by Mason Brock
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    Liatris ligulistylis

    aka Liatris ligulistylus, Large-headed Liatris

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Liatris ligulistylis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka'

    aka Cattail Gayfeather, Eureka Button Snakeroot, Kansas Gayfeathe, Prairie Blazing Star, Tall Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Liatris pycnostachya

    aka Prairie Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Liatris pycnostachya flower by Daderot
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