Rough Blazing Star Liatris aspera Landscape Focus

A staple in any pollinator garden, offering rich lavender color in late summer. Plant Details Soil Type: Loam, Sand Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium Sun Exposure: Full Sun Height: 2-3' Spacing: 6"-1' Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink, Purple Bloom Time: Aug, Sep Root Type: Corm Benefits: Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Host Plant, Deer Resistant

Plant Description A compact, drought-tolerant native perennial covered in lavender blooms in late summer. Thriving in dry to medium well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils, Rough Blazing Star pairs beautifully with companions like Butterfly Weed, Showy Goldenrod, and Little Bluestem. A magnet for butterflies, bees, and occasional hummingbirds, it also hosts numerous native moths, making it an excellent choice for dry perennial borders, rock gardens, and low-growing meadows.