Liatris tenuis

Also Known As

Gayfeather
Gulf Blazing Star
Shinner's Blazing Star

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

8a-10a

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Liatris tenuis plant details

Liatris tenuis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris tenuis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris tenuis

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare native Liatris, Gulf Blazingstar produces small clusters of rich purple disc flowers that are loosely scattered along a spike-like stem. These may be born over a fairly long period, often beginning in early summer with some flowers still in open even into early fall on well-established plants. A low maintenance native perennial that grows from a bulb-like corm that will produce more and more flowering stems the larger and older it gets. One of the smaller growing and longer flowering Blazingstars with good drought resistance once well-established. Attracts loads of butterflies and a variety of other pollinators. Commonly found growing in sandy pine uplands in eastern Texas and western Louisiana.

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Gardening facts about Liatris tenuis plant

How to Grow Liatris tenuis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous