Liatris aspera (Button Blazing Star, Rough Blazing Star) Size:10 Pint Flat Photo By: Nova (Own work)

Photo By: Nova (Own work) [GFDL (http://www

The leaves are quite attractive too as they look very fern-like

Flower Time July

It is also critical for threatened coastal habitats

Soil Conditions Wet Mesic

Liatris aspera (Button Blazing Star, Rough Blazing Star) Size:10 Pint Flat Photo By: Nova (Own work)Button Blazing Star is a medium to tall prairie forb with distinctive flower spikes dotted with large buttons of clustered violet florets that bloom beginning in July. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, this blazing star favors dry sites and lean soils. It is very drought tolerant once established but may be consumed by rabbits and rodents particularly overwinters with tight food resources. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil