Northern Blazing Star - Liatris scariosa var. nieuw landii
Also known as Northern Gayfeather
Color of flowers: pink-purple Blooms: late summer to early fall Attracts the following pollinators: bumble bees, Monarch butterflies
Distribution (where they occur): open woods, sandy grasslands, calcareous ledges, beaches, and dry, open sites Sunlight: sun to partial sun Soil moisture level: medium - dry Adapted to the following soil types: sandy and rocky Drought tolerant: yes Soil pH range of tolerance: 6.6 - 7.5
Where/how to plant: we recommend that you plant this species in its native habitat, or conditions that mimic its native habitat
Notes: may fall over unless tied with stakes; keep protected from deer, cattle, and rabbits
References Elliman, Ted, and New England Wild Flower Society. Wildflowers of New England. Timber Press, 2016.
Leopold, Donald Joseph. Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening & Conservation. Timber Press, 2005.
Levine, Carol. A Guide To Wildflowers in Winter: Herbaceous Plants of Northeastern North America. Yale University Press, 1995.
“Liatris Species, New England Blazing Star, Northern Blazing Star, Northern Gayfeather: Liatris Scariosa.” Dave's Garden, MH Sub I, LLC Dba Internet Brands., davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2035.