scaly blazing star
Liatris squarrosa
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Scaly blazing star (Liatris squarrosa) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It is one of the earliest Liatris to bloom. Tuft-like, red-violet flower heads sit openly spaced along the top of each erect, unbranched stem. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Lead plant, Blackhawks big bluestem, and Indian blanket.
Native range
AL, AR, CO, DC, and 23 more places. See all 27
AL, AR, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, and WV.