Description

Native to the southeastern United States, Liatris microcephala, is a great accent plant to add biodiversity to a green roof. A compact, clump-forming plant with delicate grass-like foliage, it is great nectar source for pollinators. The rose-purple blooms are excellent for attracting birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Like most perennials, this plant will benefit from growing in a deeper soil profile, or, where the green roof media has been mounded. It will need regular water to become established.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Liatris microcephala
• Family: Asteraceae
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 5-8
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Rose-Purple
• Bloom Time: August-September
• Winter Interest: Dormant
• Height: 18"
• Spread: 12"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Origin: Southeastern US
• Self Sowing: A little
• Shade Tolerant: No
• Substitutes: Liatris spicata,