
Liatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii - NORTHERN BLAZING STAR
Monarch favorite perennial.
Large button-shaped flowers arranged in spikes in late summer and early fall.
Blooming Time: August - September
Size: 3' tall x 0.25-0.5' wide
USDA Zones: 3 to 8
Culture: average soil, medium to dry soil in full sun or partial sun, will tolerate clay soil that is not waterlogged; it is also drought tolerant and can grow in shallower, poor, rocky or sandy soils.
Moisture Needs: dry to medium-dry, medium
Origin: The species is native to eastern part of USA, see the BONAP distribution map
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / yes, mammals graze on leaves, corms can be occasionally eaten by voles
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: Flower attract many primarily butterflies and skippers and Monarch butterflies. Host plant for moths (Bleeding Flower Moth, Glorious Flower Moth, Blazingstar Borer Moth, Liatris Borer Moth).
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant combinations: Best in naturalistic gardens, sunny beds, prairies, meadows, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. Goes well with majority of common native and non-native perennials and grasses for sun
Picture copyright : Joseph Kubik (superplantdork) / Immersion Landscapes

Liatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii - NORTHERN BLAZING STAR
Monarch favorite perennial.
Large button-shaped flowers arranged in spikes in late summer and early fall.
Blooming Time: August - September
Size: 3' tall x 0.25-0.5' wide
USDA Zones: 3 to 8
Culture: average soil, medium to dry soil in full sun or partial sun, will tolerate clay soil that is not waterlogged; it is also drought tolerant and can grow in shallower, poor, rocky or sandy soils.
Moisture Needs: dry to medium-dry, medium
Origin: The species is native to eastern part of USA, see the BONAP distribution map
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / yes, mammals graze on leaves, corms can be occasionally eaten by voles
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: Flower attract many primarily butterflies and skippers and Monarch butterflies. Host plant for moths (Bleeding Flower Moth, Glorious Flower Moth, Blazingstar Borer Moth, Liatris Borer Moth).
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant combinations: Best in naturalistic gardens, sunny beds, prairies, meadows, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. Goes well with majority of common native and non-native perennials and grasses for sun
Picture copyright : Joseph Kubik (superplantdork) / Immersion Landscapes