Blazing Star
Tall upright perennial with spikes of fluffy deep-purple flower heads that appear atop rigid leafy flower stalks.
Tall upright perennial with spikes of fluffy deep-purple flower heads that appear atop rigid leafy flower stalks.
Tall upright perennial with spikes of fluffy deep-purple flower heads that appear atop rigid leafy flower stalks.
Liatris spicata
Native: Eastern United States
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Light Range: full sun
Soil Characteristics: moist, acidic, clay, loam, sand
Tolerances: high drought
Landscape Use: rain garden, butterfly garden, water feature margin
Height: 2 - 6 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Growth Rate: medium
Leaf Size: 12 inches
Leaf Persistence: perennial
Wildlife: Butterflies, bees, birds, hummingbirds; deer resistant
Roaming Roots Tips:
This perennial will withstand almost any type of soil, except those that would be soggy in winter