Dotted Blazing Star, Dotted Gayfeather, Dotted Liatris
Noted for attracting native bees and butterflies, Liatris punctata (Dotted Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting dense wands, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), packed with rose-lavender flowers in late summer to fall. The showy blossoms contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage. After blooming, the plant goes dormant until the following spring when it sprouts from its deep taproot. Long-lived and drought tolerant, Dotted blazing star is easy to grow and low care. Providing a lovely floral display for several weeks, it adds a vertical accent in sunny borders, prairies, or rock gardens. It also makes an excellent fresh-cut flower and can be used in dry flower arrangements.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Gayfeather, Blazing Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Gayfeather, Blazing Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Liatris punctata (Dotted Blazing Star) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Liatris punctata (Dotted Blazing Star) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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