Liatris aspera (Rough Gayfeather) Size:Tall plug Because of its spreading nature

Because of its spreading nature

Orange skipperling Deer resistant Yes

rock garden

Butterfly caterpillars will defoliate the plant

Liatris aspera (Rough Gayfeather) Size:Tall plug Because of its spreading natureAlso known as Tall Blazing Star, Rough Blazing Star, Tall Gayfeather, Rough Liatris, Button Snakeroot. Rough Gayfeather is a showy, drought tolerant perennial featuring pinkish to lavender flowers. It works well in perennial borders, rock gardens or low growing dry meadows. It likes a dry to medium soil and a sunny spot. It sometimes needs two years before blooming. Overwatering will cause root rot. Pollinators flock to Rough Gayfeather and the seeds