Description: Compact spikes of purple flowers with grass-like foliage.
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial. 2ft height
Sun/Shade: Full sun.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant.
Soil Preferences: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil.
Benefits: Attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest. Great for rock gardens and dry landscapes.
 
Liatris punctata is native to much of the great plains and the Midwest. You can typically find it in Loess hills and prairies. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. Dotted Blazing Star has a long taproot that makes it extremely drought tolerant. This Liatris is also tolerant of alkaline and calcareous soils.
 
The purple flowers of the Dotted Blazing Star attract many pollinators, specifically native bees and butterflies. The late blooms of this Liatris is also a favorite of the Monarch butterfly. This plant makes an excellent cut flower. If cut at the beginning of its bloom, the flowers will retain its purple color and will make an excellent dried flower.