Prairie blazingstar
Liatris pycnostachya
Prairie blazingstar is a stunning native perennial that sends up tall spikes of rosy-purple flowers in mid to late summer, making it a standout in any pollinator or prairie garden. Plant it in full sun with well-drained soil; it is drought-tolerant once established and thrives with minimal intervention. Grow from a corm and leave seed heads standing through winter to feed birds and add structural interest to the garden.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow The Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings Once Established
Soil pH
6 – 7.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 20, 2022 by gina Bo (cc-by-sa)
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