Scaly Blazingstar
Liatris squarrosa is the perfect Blazingstar for a hot, dry site. At only two feet tall it is smaller than other Blazingstars, and its leaves are not as numerous. The tufted flower heads are openly …
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Pink, Purple |
| Bloom Time | Aug, Sep |
| Spacing | 6" - 1' |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Corm |
| Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant |
Liatris squarrosa is the perfect Blazingstar for a hot, dry site. At only two feet tall it is smaller than other Blazingstars, and its leaves are not as numerous. The tufted flower heads are openly spaced along the top of the stem, and the flower bracts are prominently recurved. As with all Blazingstars, Liatris squarrosa is very attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Its low stature and a preference for full sun and barren soil make Liatris squarrosa is excellent in rock gardens. Plant it along with other low-growing prairie flowers such as Whorled Milkweed, Prairie Onion, White Prairie Clover, Dotted Mint or Showy Goldenrod.
