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Leafy Rough Blazing Star in plug tray at greenhouse
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Leafy Rough Blazing Star in plug tray at greenhouse
Liatris aspera

Rough Blazing Star

Plants

50 Plug Tray Out of Stock

Description

Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera), also known as Button Blazing Star, is a late-summer native wildflower known for its vibrant lavender blooms and textured foliage. Blooming from July to October, it attracts a wide range of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and specialist moths like the Glorious Flower Moth and Three-lined Flower Moth.

This drought-tolerant perennial grows up to 3 feet tall, with narrow, rough basal leaves and a slightly zigzag stem—reflected in its Latin name aspera, meaning “rough.” It thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soils and is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, and dry prairies. Avoid soggy or poorly drained spots, especially in winter.

Tough, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly, Rough Blazing Star brings vertical interest and vibrant color to native landscapes.

Seed Details

Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions 22 × 12 × 11 in
Kind

Plants

Items - Plants

50 Plug Tray

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic

Height

2-3 Feet

USDA Zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Bloom Colors

Purple

Bloom Period

June, July, August, September

Plant Spacing

12-18 Inches

Range Map

Details

Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry Mesic, Mesic
Height2-3'
USDA Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom ColorPurple
Bloom PeriodJune, July, August, September
Plant Spacing12-18"

Seeds & Seed Mixes:

Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you would like to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this at checkout.

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to all states except California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.

Estimated shipping for 2026 plant orders begins in mid-April, weather permitting.

If you’re looking to secure plants in advance or need larger quantities for a project, we offer contract growing options. Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote. Additional species not listed online may also be available through contract grow.

Live Stakes:

Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28. A minimum of 100 stakes per order is required, with at least 25 stakes per species.

Live stakes ship only to the following states: Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.

What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.

Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.

Want to dive deeper? Check out our in-depth article on what PLS is and why it matters.