Texas Gayfeather, Texas Blazing Star, Texas Liatris, Bottlebrush Blazing Star, Cusp Liatris, Cusp Blazing Star, Cusp Gayfeather, Narrow-leaf Liatris, Narrow-leaf Blazing Star, Narrow-leaf Gayfeather, Liatris mucronata
Liatris punctata var. mucronata (Texas Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely congested with tufted, purple to rose-pink flowers. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over several weeks, the spectacular flower spikes contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage. They are a great nectar source for bees and butterflies and also provide seeds for migrating birds. This beautiful southern native provides a lovely floral display in late summer and fall. Easy to grow and low care, Texas Blazing Star adds a strong vertical accent in sunny borders, prairie, or rock gardens. It tolerates alkaline soils better than most other species.
| Hardiness |
6 - 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' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 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' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Liatris punctata var. mucronata (Texas Blazing Star) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Liatris punctata var. mucronata (Texas Blazing Star) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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