Ontario Blazing Star, Ontario Gayfeather, Ontario Liatris, Dwarf Blazing Star, Dwarf Gayfeather, Dwarf Liatris, Lacinaria cylindracea
Liatris cylindracea (Dwarf Blazing Star) is a small, upright, clump-forming perennial boasting short spike-like racemes of fluffy, pink, or purplish pink, thistle-like flower heads. Blooming for about one month in mid-summer to early fall, they are borne atop stout, erect, leafy flower stalks. Attractive to bees, butterflies, skippers, and hummingbirds, they contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage. They are followed by fruits (achenes) with bristly hairs that aid in their dispersal. The root system consists of a corm, which may occasionally produce offsets. Easy to grow and low care, Dwarf Blazing Star adds charm to borders, and dry, sandy gardens and attracts a constant parade of butterflies.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Blazing Star, Gayfeather |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Northeast, Ohio, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Blazing Star, Gayfeather |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Northeast, Ohio, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Liatris cylindracea (Dwarf Blazing Star) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
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