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Liatris borealis |
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| Common name |
New England blazing star |
| Family |
asteraceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z5-8) |
| Flowers |
purple (late summer) |
| Size |
24-36" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil, drought-tolerant |
Distinguished from many other liatris species by its branched inflorescence, which displays its showy flowers in late summer and early autumn.
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We left this plant behind in our Pennsylvania garden (and wish it well); we don't grow it in Houston. About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Liatris borealis
- Seed from NARGS '11/'12 exchange. Baggy 70F (95%G, 9-39d).
Also baggy 35F (8w) - 70F (100%G, 3-6d)
- Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (85%G, 7-22d)
- Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (95%G, 8-14d)
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