Dotted Blazing Star, Dotted Gayfeather

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Dotted Blazing Star, Dotted Gayfeather  Liatris punctata Full sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, adapted to a wide range of soils including clay, slightly acid to neutral pH.  2 ft. height, blooms late summer to fall, purple flowers, spreads slowly by seed. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  ? “Dotted” refers to the speckled leaves.  Long taproot makes this species the most drought tolerant of the liatris.  Moist, fertile soil causes plants to flop over.  Long-lived plant.  Attracts butterflies, bees and birds. flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;loam flower;sun;dry;sand