Southern Blazing Star, Scaly Blazing Star

Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/

Southern Blazing Star, Scaly Blazing Star  Liatris squarrosa Full sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, sandy or rocky soil, acidic to neutral pH.  2 ft. height, blooms early summer to fall, purple flowers. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Statewide Easy to grow.  One of the earliest liatris species to bloom. Attracts butterflies and bees. flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky