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Prairie Blazing Star
Prairie Blazing Star
30 in stock
$12.95
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) offers dramatic, tall purple spikes that define the late-summer meadow. This is the “wilder” cousin of the Blazing Star family, offering a taller, more striking silhouette.
All perennials are sold in 1-quart pots with established root systems. Learn more about our growing standards here.
30 in stock
If you want that classic, prairie-look, this is the plant. Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is a bit taller and more rugged than the "Dense" variety. It’s a magnet for Monarchs during their migration. We've tested this in full sun, and it’s remarkably drought-tolerant once it gets its roots down. It provides a massive burst of color right as the season is shifting, and the seed heads offer great winter interest for birds.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Wet to Medium Wet
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: July - September
Height: 4’ to 5’
Spread: 12” to 18”
Advantages: Attracts Butterflies, Bees, Birds, Deer Resistant
Native Range: AR , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MI , MN , MO , MS , ND , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SD , TX , WI
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
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