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This low maintenance plant prefers average to moist well drained soils. It is more tolerant of moisture than other species of Liatris. Terminal spikes of rounded, fluffy purple flowers can be up to ¾ inch across above its grass like foliage. The roots are corms and will multiply through the years, it will also start from seeds. It is very attractive in mass plantings in a pollinator garden, rain garden, as a perennial border, prairies or cottage gardens. Liatris is a host plant for 5 species of moths and butterflies (NWF). It will also attract Hummingbirds for its nectar and songbirds for its seed.

Height

2 - 4 Ft

Spread

.75 - 1.5 Ft

Zone

3-8

Categories

Perennials

Tags

Attracts Butterflies;  Attracts Humming-birds;  Attracts Pollinators;  Attracts Songbirds;  Border or Bed;  Cut Flower/Foliage