Rough Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Gay Feather, Blazing Star, Rough Gayfeather
Among the latest blooming of the blazing stars, Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely packed with deep rose-purple flowers. Stamens and styles protrude from the tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over 3-4 weeks, the spectacular flower spikes contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage. Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, this beautiful native American enjoys a long season of interest from late summer to fall and supplies winter bird food. The long, narrow, lance-shaped, blue-green leaves stay attractive all summer and turn a rich bronze in fall. Easy to grow and low care, Blazing Star adds a strong vertical accent in sunny borders or prairie gardens. It helps create outstanding combinations with the warm golds of Rudbeckia or the purple blossoms of Echinacea.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Blazing Star, Gayfeather |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Blazing Star, Gayfeather |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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