Rough Blazingstar (Liatris aspera)

Light:

Sun - the more the better, though will due with ha

Flowering:

Very late summer

Soil:

Well drained. Drought tolerant once established.

Height:

24 to 48 inches

Color:

Rosy lavender

Hardiness:

Zone 4 native

Uses:

Mixed beds, native plantings. Attracts butterflies and birds. Good late color to balance all those yellows.

Care:

Quite easy but should be grown lean - without fertilizer and excess water. Corms are easily divided in the spring.

Native:

Yes