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Rough Blazing Star

Liatris aspera

Also known as: Button Blazing Star

Most drought-tolerant blazing star — large rounded flower clusters along the stem like spaced buttons. Late-season nectar for migrating monarchs.

Family

Asteraceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

2–3 ft

Spacing

1–1.5 ft apart

Light

sun

Soil moisture

dry

Soil pH

acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom

August, September

Bloom colors

pink, purple

Wildlife value

butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators

Landscape uses

border

Native states

AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV