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Rough Blazingstar

Liatris Aspera

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Overview

Rough Blazingstar (Liatris aspera) is a hardy perennial, notable for its vibrant purple spires that add vertical interest to landscapes. It typically grows 2-4 feet tall, with narrow, grass-like leaves. This North American native thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and blooms late summer to fall. Beloved by pollinators, it's drought-resistant once established, making it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious designs and attracting butterflies to the garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it's drought-resistant once established
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — perennial for full or half; making it a robust and lasting addition to their gardenRough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — feathery plumes of vibrant purple flowers that bloom from the top downRough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — playing an essential role in the local ecosystem; this North American native thrives in full sun and well-drained soilRough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden; this North American native thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, andRough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — showing a particular preference for sandy or rocky substratesRough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it's drought-resistant once established; notably tolerant of drought once established, image 47+63

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it's drought-resistant once established
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — perennial for full or half; making it a robust and lasting addition to their garden
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — feathery plumes of vibrant purple flowers that bloom from the top down
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — playing an essential role in the local ecosystem; this North American native thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden; this North American native thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — showing a particular preference for sandy or rocky substrates
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it's drought-resistant once established; notably tolerant of drought once established, image 47
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it also helps to stabilize soil and its winter-hardy nature enables it to withstand cold temperatures; notably tolerant of
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — Rough Blazingstar thrives in full sun exposure and is best suited to well-drained soils; making it a robust and lasting
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — Rough Blazingstar (Liatris aspera) is a hardy perennial
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — this plant serves as a vital food source for pollinators; it attracts an array of butterflies and bees
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — It typically grows 2-4 feet tall, with narrow, grass-like leaves
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — and tends to be free of serious pests and diseases
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — making it a robust and lasting addition to their garden, image 39
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — Rough Blazingstar (Liatris aspera) is a hardy perennial; this North American native thrives in full sun and, image 43
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — notable for its vibrant purple spires that add vertical interest to landscapes
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — This North American native plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is particularly admired for its tall
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — feathery plumes of vibrant purple flowers that bloom from the top down; notably tolerant of drought once established
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — The blooming period typically lasts from late summer into early autumn; notably tolerant of drought once established
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — This North American native plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is particularly admired for its tall, image 49
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it also helps to stabilize soil and its winter-hardy nature enables it to withstand cold temperatures
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — This North American native plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is particularly admired for its tall; this North
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — It typically grows 2-4 feet tall, with narrow, grass-like leaves; making it a robust and lasting addition to, image 45
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — making it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious designs and attracting butterflies to the garden; making it a robust and
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