Plant Min Zone: 3a
Plant Max Zone: 8b
Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun
Water / Rainfall: Low, Average
Soil Quality: Poor, Average
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Flower Color: Purple
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: Some
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils
Height: 2' - 3'
Width: 0.75' - 1'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years
Maintenance Need: Medium
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Early Winter After Hard Freezes: Some Winter Interest.
Plant Grouping Size: Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Under Roof Overhang, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations
Ornamental Features: Long Blooming Season, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: Naturalizing
Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Stem/Crown Disease
Plant Limitations: May Needs Staking, Sometimes Mistaken as Weed, May get Occasional Winter-kill, Needs Excellent Drainage
***Description for this perennial available with future update!*** >>>>> Blooms later (late summer to fall) than most other Liatris species. This species is distinguished from other Liatris species by its rough appearance and rounded individual flower clusters. Good winter drainage is important.