Liatris pycnostachya var. pycnostachya

Prairie blazing star is a stunning native prairie perennial producing tall spikes of vivid magenta-purple flowers from the top down in late summer, making it a standout in any pollinator garden. It prefers average to moist, well-drained soils and performs best in full sun to partial shade with minimal supplemental fertilization. Once established, this low-maintenance native requires little care and will reliably return each year from its corm-like root.