Liatris-Rough Blazing Star - G1

Botanical Name: Liatris aspera

Size: 24-36 inches tall and 12-28 inches wide

Hardiness: 3-8

Habit: Upright

Flower Color: Purple flowers occur in terminal spikes atop rigid stems

Season of Bloom: August-September

Care Requirement: Full sun; average water needs; well-drained soil

Maintenance: Cut back to the ground after the first or second hard frost or in spring before new growth occurs

Use: Naturalizing, cut flower

Additional Attributes: Deer resistant; commonly found in dry soils in prairies, open woods, glades, meadows, and along railroad tracks; drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds