Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star)

• We ship only to the New England and New York states. If you live near Fairfax, VT, consider buying at our farm, River Berry Farm.

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Common Name:  Rough Blazing Star  

Attracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Use:  Garden, Monarch Garden

Light:  Full Sun to Part Sun

Hardiness Zone:  3 to 9  USDA Zone Map

Soils:  Dry to Moist

Flower Time:  Early August to Late September

Flower Color:  Deep Lavender

Height:  3' - 5'

Notes: Rough Blazing Star provides long spikes of lavender powder puffs covered with butterflies, birds and bees for the late season.  Noted as deer-resistant by UVM.

Naturalized in NY, native to Mid-Atlantic (except PA, NJ, WV) South-East, South and Mid-West US:  Biota of North America Program (BONAP) – North American Plant Atlas (NAPA).