Botanical Name
Liatris mucronata
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Edwards Plateau
Plant Height Min
1ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
1.5ft
Light
Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Interest To
Winter
Plant Color
Purple
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Very Low
Likes well-drained limestone soil; best if kept dry; great nectar source for butterflies and other insects; cut back to 3" if a hard freeze damages the plant; prune before spring growth