liatris cylindracea (barrelhead gayfeather, ontario blazing star) native zone 3

liatris cylindracea (barrelhead gayfeather, ontario blazing star) native zone 3tubular, fluffy, rose purple flowers average flower stalks have 15 25 loosely spaced blooms blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward narrow, dark green, grass like foliage bloom time: july to september zone 4 height 20 25cm spread 15 30cm colour purple, mauve lilac thrives in full sun, poor soils and dry conditions and is often seen growing on hills or slopes it will also grow in a loamy soil if the site is well drained full

extended periods of drought may cause aquilegia to go into dormancy

purple stems

brightens up areas in the shade garden

flower spikes can be pruned off for a tidier appearance

trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark purple blotch

especially when shade is provided in the hot

large spikes of semi-double to double light rose flowers with white central bees

foliage holds colour throughout extreme

spread 10-15cm

thrives in a cool

most sedum can tolerate short periods of wet or shade

in partial shade