Liatrus scariosa var. novae-anglia (Northern Gayfeather)

The only Blazing Star native to New England, this perennial thrives in drive sunny spots and hosts bees, butterflies and birds.

Landscape size: up to 3 feet

Bloom Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Time: July – September

Growing Conditions

  • Light Requirement: Full sun, part shade
  • Soil Moisture: Dry, medium
  • Soil Description: Average, well drained soils

Description

Photo attribution

Doug McGrady, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons