Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris ligulistylis
Rocky Mountain Blazing Star
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Description
Liatris ligulistylis, also known as the Rocky Mountain Blazing Star, is a botanical species that grows and blooms in the upper Midwest and Western Canada. Its feathery flower spikes are a beautiful purple-pink colour, perhaps the most beautiful among the Liatris, and charm both the gardener and butterflies for several weeks in the second half of summer. In nature, this flower is a favourite of the Monarch butterfly. It is a hardy perennial plant with a tuberous rootstock that easily grows in well-drained soil with little maintenance. It looks very attractive in a wildflower meadow, a natural bed, or a large border.
Liatris ligulistylis belongs to the Aster family, it is related to asters, as well as Vernonia. Its above-ground growth, which is deciduous, emerges in spring. This plant forms an upright clump composed of leafy stems. Eventually, it reaches about 80 cm (32in) in height when in full bloom (sometimes more depending on growing conditions), and 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) wide at the base. The stems, which may require staking in windy gardens, bear thin, linear leaves with a whitish midvein, initially bright green and turning bronze in autumn. Flowering begins around the end of July, earlier or later depending on the climate. It lasts for 6 weeks. In the upper part of the stems, rounded flower heads appear in loose spikes. Each flower head is composed of 30 to 100 tubular petals. Long and finely lobed, they are a dark pink-purple colour and give the flower heads their beautiful feathery appearance. The flowers begin to open from the top rather than the base. These flowers are nectar-rich and attracts many pollinating insects. After pollination, sought-after seeds are formed, particularly by goldfinches.
This perennial plant has a compact, rhizomatous rootstock resembling a corm, which allows some to sell them 'dried' like a bulbous plant. However, Liatris rhizomes do not tolerate prolonged drying out, so we have chosen to sell them in their soil ball.
This Liatris ligulistylis, adorned with large colourful plumes, is a unique, airy, and useful border plant. For example, combine it with Blue Heaven or Little Carlow asters, Pink Cloud or Shneetanne ericoides asters, baptisias, and tall grasses like panicums or miscanthus, plants that also love the sun. The Rocky Mountain Blazing Star also makes a great impact near water features, with lythrums, kniphofias, and other Vernonia.
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Liatris
ligulistylis
Asteraceae
Rocky Mountain Blazing Star
North America
Planting and care
Liatris love fairly rich soils, slightly damp in summer (not too dry), but well-drained. Limestone is tolerated. However, caution must be taken in winter regarding root rot in very heavy clay or compact and frozen soils. This species thrives in full sun. In very rich soil, the plant will produce taller stems that may require staking.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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