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Rough Blazingstar

Rough Blazingstar flowers are very attractive in fresh floral arrangements and hold their color nicely in dried arrangements as well.

The Rough Blazingstar is an excellent plant for dry, sandy or limy areas and will dominate all competition, creating a spectacular display with its bright blossoms.
butterfly Butterflies are attracted to all liatris species.
Rough Blazingstar
Height: 2 - 4 ft
Color: Purple
Flowering Time: Jul - Oct
   

Companion Plants:
Roundhead Bush Clover, June Grass, Little Bluestem,
Yellow Coneflower,
Purple Prairie Clover
 
Rough Blazingstar grows in dry to mesic prairie.  It requires full sun.

The plant grows well from seed and will flower the second year.  Old corms can be divided to create more plants.

The plants needs competition to prevent lodging.
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 The corms (roots) of the Rough Blazingstar store water and nutrients and once were dug and kept for winter meals.  Tea was made from the leaves to treat stomach aches and snakebites.

Rough Blazingstar Price List

16,000 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
LiaAspP Packet $2  
LiaAsp.25 1/4 oz $4  
LiaAsp.5 1/2 oz $6  
LiaAspOz Ounce $10  
LiaAspLb Pound $150  
To order Rough Blazingstar,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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