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One of the tallest blazing stars, Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely packed with deep rose-purple flowers. Stamens and styles protrude from the tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over several weeks, the spectacular flower spikes contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage. Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, this beautiful native American enjoys a long season of interest from mid to late summer and supplies winter bird food. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves stay attractive all summer and turn a rich bronze in fall. Easy to grow and low care, Prairie Blazing Star adds a strong vertical accent in sunny borders or prairie gardens. It helps create outstanding combinations with the warm golds of Rudbeckia or the purple blossoms of Echinacea.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Prairie Blazing Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| Common names | Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Prairie Blazing Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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