Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Liatris

Species:

Liatris microcephala

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, rocky or sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky outcrops and slopes