Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii Franklin Dry Shade Plants native from South Central China

native from South Central China to Taiwan with a habit similar to Dryopteris varia

and supported by very visible dark purple petioles

the leaves take on a lovely purple color and in spring

providing a constant color change in the garden

Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii Franklin Dry Shade Plants native from South Central ChinaLiatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii 'Franklin' has been a star in our garden since we planted our first patch in 2004. This 5' tall giant produces large, well branched flower heads, each composed of dozens of widely spaced, shaggy purple button like flowers. Liatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii is an uncommon prairie native throughout its range, from New York to Arkansas. In addition to being taller and having larger flowers than typical Liatris scariosa,