Liatris novae angliae
New England blazing star
 
The ONLY Liatris native to New England! Aptly named, New England blazing star. There are a lot of dramatic Liatris species but we at Blue Stem are quite partial to Liatris novae angliae. The pink flowers boldly displayed on tall stalks look a bit like pom poms, fireworks, or blazing stars, as it were. 
 
Dramatic, highly beneficial, and grows in tough conditions. Preferring full sun in dry low-nutrient sandy conditions. This perennial will grow well in average soil conditions as well but is more particular about needing full sun. 
 
A deer resistant perennial that mixes well with species that also prefer sunny, nutrient poor soils like Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica), and Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa). Note that New England Blazing star is sensitive to competition so weed other problematic species as needed. 
 
Liatris tend to be sensitive to being moved especially when young. So plant where you would like it to live.
 
PDF: Mass.gov, Liatris novae angliae 
 
Plants can be purchased in-person or online (with in-person pick-up).
All online orders will be ready for pick-up 24-72 hours after purchase. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready. We kindly ask that you pick-up any orders within one week of purchase. 
 
photo courtsey of Dan Wilder