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    Liatris scariosa

    Also Known As

    • Savanna Blazing Star

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Liatris scariosa plant details

    Liatris scariosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris scariosa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, rock garden, showy, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris scariosa

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This variety of Liatris has small feathery tufts of violet blooms on stems reaching up to 5′ tall. Enjoys full sun conditions and is drought tolerant. Summer blooms are especially attractive to butterflies.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Gardening facts about Liatris scariosa plant

    How to Grow Liatris scariosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • 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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