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    Liatris borealis

    Also Known As

    • Northern Blazingstar

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Liatris borealis plant details

    Liatris borealis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris borealis

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris borealis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Brilliant red buds surround the hot pink center of the Northern Blazingstar, attracting butterflies to its delectable nectar. Widely-branched, Liatris borealis produces a profusion of showy flowers in late summer. This rare northeastern U.S. native requires a well-drained soil. Hardy to Zones 4 - 5.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Liatris borealis plant

    How to Grow Liatris borealis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • 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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