Rough blazing star
This deciduous plant is an upright, clump forming perennial that grows well in dryish soil.
Plant Description
This deciduous plant is an upright, clump forming perennial that grows well in dryish soil. The fluffy, rose-purple flowers grow from an erect stalk that can reach up to three feet in height. Blooms at the top of the stalk open first and bloom downward. Stalks grow from tufts of narrow lance shaped leaves. Rough Blazing Star is tolerant of drought, summer heat and humidity.
Light Needs:
Full sun
Watering Needs:
If planted in dry soil plants may need watering first and second seasons. When established extra watering should not be needed.
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 2’-3’
Growth Width: 1’-1’6”
Key Feature:
Blooms are rounded and fluffy, rose-purple in color on rigid leafy flower stalks that can grow as tall as three feet
Blooms:
August-October
Landscape Uses:
Perennial borders, cutting gardens, native plant gardens or naturalized areas
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Deciduous
Foliage Colour:
Dull green or bluish-green
Flower Colour:
Various shades of purple
Blooms:
August-October
Climate Zones:
3-8
Average Size:
2-3’H X 1’-1’6”W clump forming
Growth Rate:
Medium
Instructions:
Prefers full sun and dry conditions. Rough Blazing Star is easy to grow in well-drained soils. Flower stalks tend to fall over while in flower if the soil is too rich or too wet. These plants are very drought resistant.
Water:If planted in dry soil plants may need watering first and second seasons. When established extra watering should not be needed.
Sunlight:Full sun
Special Uses
- Rock Garden
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