Liatris pilosa (Grass-leaf blazing star)

Other names: Hairy blazing star, Shaggy blazing star, Shaggy gayfeather, Shaggy liatris, Liatris graminifolia, Grass-leaf gayfeather, Lacinaria graminifolia, Lacinaria pilosa, Liatris dubia, Liatris propinqua, Serratula pilosa, Anonymos ciliata, Anonymos graminifolia

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Tolerates heat, humidity, light shade, alkaline soil, and moister conditions. Will not tolerate wet winter conditions. Will grow taller in fertile loam but many need staking. May get lanky in shady positions.

Suggested uses

Rock, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Wildlife, Woodland, Prairie planting, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Eastern United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly through summer and autumn. Then cut down the stems to the ground in winter.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

May take several years to establish/flower if grown by seed. Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally pest free

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