Liatris aspera #1

Liatris aspera #1
Rough Blazing Star
Rough blazing star with fuzzy lavender spikes, pollinator paradise
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A native Liatris for sunny sites with lean dry soils. Plants grow 2' - 5' with rosy purple flower spikes in late summer frequented by Monarch and Painted Lady butterflies.
Botanical Name- Liatris aspera
Pronunciation- ly-AT-riss ASS-per-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Rosy purple
Bloom Time- Late summer
Companion Plants- Heliopsis helianthoides (native pollinator synergy)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar), hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP49B
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back in late fall; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential for healthy corms.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust
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