Liatris microcephala

Blazing Star-Dwarf

Liatris microcephala

Photo Credit: Alan Cressler

Liatris microcephala

Photo Credit: Alan Cressler

Liatris microcephala

Photo Credit: Alan Cressler


Liatris microcephala

Blazing Star-Dwarf

This dwarf Appalachian native wildflower forms a tufted clump of grass-like foliage topped with leafy stalks bearing fluffy, rosy purple flowers that are well-spaced on short spikes. Each woody corm bears multiple stems to fill out the pot nicely. Thrives in sun, heat, humidity, drought and poor soils and attracts pollinators.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 8
  • Height: 18-24"
  • Spread: 12-18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 8
  • Height: 18-24"
  • Spread: 12-18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes