Rough Blazing Star
Liatris aspera
Liatris aspera (known as rough blazing star, button blazing star, lacerate blazing star, tall prairie blazing star, or tall gayfeather) is a perennial wildflower in the Asteraceae family that is found in central to eastern North America in habitats that range from mesic to dry prairie and dry savanna.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Liatris aspera |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Bloom time | Aug-Sep |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand, gravel |
| Wildlife value | The dry-prairie liatris; late nectar when little else is open |
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- Crazytwoknobs (CC BY 3.0)
- Eric Hunt (CC BY-SA 4.0)