= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Liatris punctata
very low
purple
August through September
12 to 18 in.
6 to 12 in.
Yes
Great Plains of United States
sun
USDA zones 3-8
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Dotted blazing star is a native plant that grows naturally on the Great Plains. It is an upright plant with one to several stems that arise from a central crown.
In late summer, dense purple flower spikes adorn the plant. The flower clusters bloom over a period of time, starting at the top and progressing downward.
Dotted blazing star gets its name from the light-colored glandular dots that occur on the narrow, dark green leaves. Because it's adapted to the central prairies, it can grow well in landscapes with dry, sandy soils. It can also blend well with native grasses in a prairie-style landscape.
At the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, this species is located in a very dry location. The flowers are very attractive and draw attention with their unusual color and shape. They reseed themselves, but not enough to be noted as a nuisance.
Remove spikes of spent flowers after bloom.
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