liatris aspera (blazing star, gayfeather) native
$13.95
- rounded, fluffy, mauve-lilac flowers
- blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward
- narrow, dark green, grass-like foliage
- bloom time: early september to october
- zone 4
- height 30-45cm
- spread 40-45cm
- colour purple, mauve-lilac
- commonly occurs in dry, prairie soils, open woods, glades, meadows and along roadsides or railway tracks
- thrives in full sun and is tolerant of drought, summer heat and humidity and dry or rocky soils
- does not like a wet, winter soil
- full sun
- attracts birds
- attracts butterflies
- native to ontario
- drought tolerant, once established
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)