Liatris aspera
Common name: Rough Blazing Star
Rough Blazing Star has lance-shaped basal leaves and a single flowering stalk. Along the length of the flowering stalk are 1 inch purple flowers with long, curly styles. Flowers bloom from top to bottom from late summer to early fall, the entire bloom period lasting about 3 weeks. Flowers attract a variety of bees and butterflies and even see the occasional visit from a hummingbird. Corms are a tasty treat for small mammals, and will often be dug up and eaten, particularly in winter.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Purple
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 10 Inches
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot
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