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Smallhead Blazing Star
Liatris microcephala
Smallhead Blazing Star shines brightly in late summer as clusters of rosy purple flower heads bloom from top to bottom on 1′-2′ upright stalks for up to 4 weeks. Mounded tufts of fine, grass-like foliage sit below the floral display. Appalachian blazing star is a perfect perennial for tough sunny dry locations.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to dry soil
Size: 1′ – 2′ tall
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, skippers, and other pollinators
