Button Blazing Star (Rabbit Cage) - Liatris aspera

Button Blazing Star is an eye-catching perennial that boasts fluffy, purple-pink flowers on tall, upright spikes, blooming from late summer to early fall and adding vertical interest to any garden space. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this native plant is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for wildflower meadows, prairie gardens, or perennial borders. Its nectar-rich blooms are magnets for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, while its seeds attract birds, enhancing the garden's biodiversity and offering a lively spectacle of nature's interaction. Soil Type: Sand Soil Conditions: Average dry / medium well-drained Flower Color: Purple Flower Time: August-October Height: 1'-1.5' Light: Full Sun Features: Birds, Pollinators Credits: Info courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden; Photo courtesy of illinoiswildflowers.info