Rough Blazing Star
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Liatris aspera
Commonly known as Rough Blazing Star, Rough Gayfeather, Rough Liatris, Tall Blazing Star, Tall Gayfeather, Tall Liatris, and Button Snakeroot.
An upright, clump-forming, perennial which typically grows 2-3' tall (less frequently up to 6') and which commonly occurs in dryish soils on prairies, open woods, glades, meadows and along roads and railroad tracks. Features rounded, fluffy, deep rose-purple flower heads (each 3/4" across) which are crowded into long, terminal flower spikes atop erect, rigid, leafy flower stalks. Stalks arise from basal tufts of rough, very narrow, lance-shaped leaves (to 12" long). Flowers open somewhat at the same time, which makes this species a particularly good fresh cut flower for floral arrangements. Blooms later (late summer to fall) than most other Liatris species. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, and the small seeds are attractive to songbirds.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of poor soils, drought, summer heat and humidity. Intolerant of wet soils in winter.
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 1-1.5'
Bloom: August-October
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade (in Texas)
Water: Dry-Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Texas, Eastern North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
