Liatris ligulistylis - Rocky Mountain Blazing Star from NVK Nurseries

Rocky Mountain Blazing Star

Liatris ligulistylis

  • Upright, clump forming habit
  • Fluffy thistle-like deep rose-purple flower heads
  • Lanceolate-oblong green leaves
  • Very attractive to butterflies

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
50-70 cm

SPREAD:
45-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grown in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Somewhat tolerant of poor soils. Prefers dry, sandy or rocky, alkaline soils. Will grow taller in fertile loams, but may need staking. Intolerant of wet soils in winter. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. 

Additional Notes about Rocky Mountain Blazing Star:


 Native to the Midwest

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing