Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) blooms with lavender flowers in late summer, growing shorter than other Liatris plants and thriving in medium or dry well-drained soils. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators are attracted to it. Perfect for dry borders, rock gardens, or low meadows, it pairs well with Butterflyweed, Dotted Mint, Showy Goldenrod, Sky Blue Aster, and Little Bluestem. This Liatris variety can withstand drought conditions and prefers well-drained, dry to medium soils, including sandy or rocky areas. Avoid planting it in wet or consistently damp soil during winter.
Sun Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: dry to normal; sandy loam
Height: 2’-3’
Bloom: Aug-Sept
Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) blooms with lavender flowers in late summer, growing shorter than other Liatris plants and thriving in medium or dry well-drained soils. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators are attracted to it. Perfect for dry borders, rock gardens, or low meadows, it pairs well with Butterflyweed, Dotted Mint, Showy Goldenrod, Sky Blue Aster, and Little Bluestem. This Liatris variety can withstand drought conditions and prefers well-drained, dry to medium soils, including sandy or rocky areas. Avoid planting it in wet or consistently damp soil during winter.
Sun Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: dry to normal; sandy loam
Height: 2’-3’
Bloom: Aug-Sept
