Liatris pilosa

Grass-leaf Blazing-star (Liatris pilosa)Aster Family This Blazing-star stands out for its shorter, sturdy nature and late bloom time. Its smaller size lets it easily weave through the garden without overwhelming other plants. If you have multiple species of Liatris, you could have blooms beginning in June with L. spicata, and ending in November with this species. Liatris are important nectar sources for butterflies. The later bloom time of this species makes it particularly important for migrating monarchs in the fall. Plants prefer plenty of sun and lean soils, but can adapt to shadier conditions. Try planting with Maryland Golden Aster, Georgia Aster, Rough Goldenrod, or Pink Muhly Grass. Blooms: Purple, 4-6 weeks, Sep-NovLeaves: Narrow grass like leaves are less conspicuous than other LiatrisHeight: 1-3’Space: 1-2’Soil: Average-DryExposure:  Full sun-Part sun-Part shadeFauna: Butterflies, long tongue bees, moth host plantSeeds: Long lasting, golden brown tufts of seeds remain att