Dwarf Blazing Star, Ontario Blazing Star

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Dwarf Blazing Star, Ontario Blazing Star  Liatris cylindracea Full sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, sandy or rocky soil, slightly acid to slightly alkaline pH.  1 ½ to 2 ft. height, blooms summer to fall, rose purple flowers, will re-seed. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Only occurs in 7 counties —  Decatur, Rutherford, Franklin, Marion, Rhea, Meigs, & Roane counties. Designated a “Threatened Species” in Tennessee.  Easy to grow but slow to establish from seed.  Good flower for rock gardens.  Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky