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Liatris scarisoa var. nieuwlandii

Northern Blazing Star

  • Category: Natives
  • Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Height: 24-36 inches
  • Spread: 12 inches
  • Bloom Color: Rose

Want the butterfly party magnetism of L. aspera or L. ligulistylus without the "tall stalks blowing over in a storm" part? Check out the shorty version! Slightly shaggy purple flowers up to 1" across extend from the main stalk on short stems, giving it a zig zag feel. Happy in a rock garden or medium to dry, even sandy, well-drained soil. Deer and rabbits might go after this one, so a chicken wire cage would not be a bad idea until it gets going. The bumble bees and Monarchs are going to love you for adding this compact beauty!

Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Habit
Upright
Attracts Wildlife
Bees and other pollinators