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Liatris microcephala

 

Dwarf Blazing Star is a stunning summer blooming perennial in the Asteraceae family. This
plant loves full sun and can tolerate dryer, rockier soils. This makes it a great consideration for a dry area or rock garden. Purple showy flowers cluster in an erect fashion on this flower. The
bright blooms make great cut flowers. Dwarf Blazing Star is deer resistant, and attracts an array of butterflies.

Key Info

Scientific Name: Liatris microcephala
Common Names: Dwarf Blazing Star
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Flower Color: Pink, purple
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Additional Info

Habit: Erect
Height: 2' - 8'
Soil Conditions: Loam, sand, shallow rocky, acidic
Leaves: Simple, lanceolate, linear
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Fluffy disks
Fruit: Nutlets with fluff display in fall
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Pollination: Bees and butterflies
Propagation: Division