Liatris cylindracea

Also called Barrelhead Gayfeather, Cylindrical Blazing star

Tubular fluffy rose-purple flowers
Average flower stalks have 15-25 loosely-spaced blooms
Blooms at the top of the spike open first, and then slowly open down the spike
Narrow dark green grass-like foliage, 20 cm long
Good cut or dried flower
Attracts birds and butterflies
Bloom Time: July to September
Flower Height: 30-40 cm
Flower Size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple, Mauve-lilac

HEIGHT:
20-25 cm

SPREAD:
15-30 cm

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1ltr

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in full sun, poor soils and dry conditions and is often seen growing on hills or slopes. Drought tolerant, it will also grow in a loamy soil if the site is well-drained.

Additional Notes about Ontario Blazing Star:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Naturalizing
Roadside planting