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 | Gayfeather, Blazing Star |
| 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 | United States, New York, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Midwest, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Gayfeather, Blazing Star |
| 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 | United States, New York, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Midwest, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
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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