liatris aspera (blazing star, gayfeather) native violet

liatris aspera (blazing star, gayfeather) native violetrounded, fluffy, mauve lilac flowers blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward narrow, dark green, grass like foliage bloom time: early september to october zone 4 height 30 45cm spread 40 45cm colour purple, mauve lilac commonly occurs in dry, prairie soils, open woods, glades, meadows and along roadsides or railway tracks thrives in full sun and is tolerant of drought, summer heat and humidity and dry or rocky soils does not

blue leaves with a flamed creamy-yellow centre

(second image courtesy of NVK nurseries

deep green leaves are tinged with red

summer heat and humidity and dry or rocky soils

bloom time: late summer to mid-fall

sharp-toothed

from average to wet

with sharply ascending branches

adapting to drier conditions with more shade

foliage is mid-green and fine-textured

bloom time: july

heart-shaped