5903 Swepsonville Saxapahaw Rd.

Saxapahaw, NC

Flower of Carolina

Flower of Carolina is a native plant nursery and Meadery located in Saxapahaw NC

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Liatris squarrulosa

Appalachian Blazing-star

Price:
$10.75 Regular Price

  • Product Info

    Appalachian Blazing-star (Liatris squarrulosa)
    Aster Family
    Blooms: Purple, 4-6 weeks, Jul-Sep.
    Leaves: Narrow, linear leaves get small up the stalk
    Height: 2-5’ 
    Space: 1-2’
    Soil: Average-Dry
    Exposure:  Full sun
    Fauna: Butterflies, moths, skippers, long tongue bees
    Seeds: Tall flowering stalk turns into an attractive tan color as seeds ripen
    Deer Resistance: Low
    Zone: 6-9
    Native Status: NC native, rare across the state
    Provenance: NC, seed grown