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Common Name: Sharp Blazing Star Liatris
Botanical name: Liatris acidota
Has masses of beautiful spikes of purple flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Sharp Blazing Star Liatris is a high nectar Texas native. Plant in an area that receives full sun and watch it buzz with various pollinators!
Ht: 2-3ft and W: 3’ft
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Native plants. The term has different meanings for different gardeners. There are Texas natives, US natives and those plants that act like natives. All in all, what most of us want in our garden are low maintenance plants that are attractive and functional. Plants that are not invasive and are a benefit to wildlife. When you plant a garden, it is not just for you – it is a habitat for all living things around you. So with that in mind, here is our top 10 native plants for Houston that do just that. Many are heat and drought tolerant – cheerfully returning year after year in your garden.
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