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Liatris aspera

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This drought tolerant species prefers full sun and well drained soil. Blooms later (late summer to fall) than most other Liatris species. May need support at the time of blooming. Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Provides nectar for butterflies such as: tiger swallowtail, clouded sulphur, orange sulphur, gray hairstreak, aphrodite fritillary, painted lady, red admiral, and wood nymph.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

1-3

Flower Color

Purple

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Aug-Sept

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance