liatris

No. American Native Plant or near hybrid
Common Name: Blazing Star
Botanical/Variety Name: Liatris spicata
Height: 24-36 inches
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Flower: Blue to purple
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Recommended for: Perennial Gardens and wildfower meadows

Zones: 2-9 zone 9 is 20-30F for hardiness

got it for russ' valentines day. Planted by the fence outside the br window. we planed about 12 so far only four came up.