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Liatris microcephala

Liatris microcephala

Blazing Star - Dwarf

Dwarf Blazing Star is a lovely native plant with delicate strap-like foliage topped by magenta-purple flower spikes in August and September. The shiny green leaves have an almost grass-like appearance. Blooming begins at the top of the flower stalk and progresses downward, butterflies and insects love the late season flowers.  Native to the southern Appalachian Mountains and found in dry prairies and open glades.  Due to its ability to adapt to harsh dry sunny conditions, Liatris microcephala is a good option for planting on a green roof.

Height 18 Inches

Spread 12 Inches

Bloom Color Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

Companion Plants to Liatris microcephala

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
Shasta Daisy

Callirhoe involucrata
Poppy-mallow/Wine Cups

Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Woolly Thyme

Similar Plants to Liatris microcephala

Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'
Alpine Betony

Teucrium chamaedrys
Germander

Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
New England Aster