Monday, September 2, 2013

Liatris ligulistylis

Rocky Mountain Blazing Star or Meadow Blazing Star-Liatris ligulistylis is starring in the garden this month. As those of you whom grow this unique plant in the native garden ,it is an exceptional attractant to butterflies. This particular plant is dear to me as I raised it from seed purchased from Prairie Moon Nursery. It resembles many of the local prairie Liatris blooming at peak throughout Kansas. Native Kansas Liatris include L.aspera, L.punctata,L. pycnostachya Michx., and Liatris squarrosa,.
  This particular day the Monarch and the Buckeye butterflies were jousting for the best perching spot and its sweet nectar.
Even honey bees like getting into the act.
I've noticed Liatris in many different planting combinations recently which provide a nice contrast to plants such as Nasella tenuissima(Mexican Feather Grass). Get some!
For those wanting to see other native plants in focus go to the Wildflower Wednesday meme hosted by Gail.
Posted by greggo at 5:58 PM
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9 comments:

  1. Gardener on Sherlock StreetSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Wonderful photos. I just saw a lot of blazing star in some pastures this morning. Note to get some in my garden next year!

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    1. greggoSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      Yes I've seen a lot of Liatris also, it's been a great year for blooms.

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  2. ShirleySeptember 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    That is beautiful Gregg! I have a liatris about to bloom, it was shared by Michael at Plano Prairie Garden.

    I met Calvin Finch recently, thought about getting a photo to show you but maybe next time. They want me to put my garden on tour, maybe next year....

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  3. greggoSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Yes, mostly in late July-September. I too have some Liatris spicata in containers. Yes mine blooms in June.

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  4. SueSeptember 3, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Beautiful photos-I especially like the bee coming up to the Liatris. Very nice!

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  5. greggoSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Thanks sue..

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  6. betty-NZSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    What lovely little creatures and flowers. I really enjoy those plants with small blossoms.

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  7. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Magnificent photography. You made me smile!

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