Liatris microcephala
Blazing Star-Dwarf
Liatris microcephala
Blazing Star-DwarfThis 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