Monarch blazing star
Liatris ligulistylis 'Monarch'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep rose purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monarch' blazing star (Liatris ligulistylis 'Monarch') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a clumping mound of deep rose purple blooms that open in summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers. It tolerates drought once established.
Pairs well with Blonde Ambition blue grama, Black Oil sunflower, and Maiden pink.