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Typical inventory plug

Typical inventory plug USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 8 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Liatris spicata

Blazing star

Liatris spicata has long, purple or rose flower spikes with grass-like green foliage. The blooms make for a popular cut flower.  Erect, tall, and clump forming. Attracts butterflies and birds!

This plant will tolerate a variety of conditions, such as summer heat, humidity and drought. Its preference is moist to wet soils in full sun. 


Height:

3-6 ft

Spread:

2 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3-9

Bloom Color:

Purple, Rose

Liatris spicata Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Critter Resistance

  • Deer Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

  • Songbirds
  • Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dried Flower
  • Cut Flower
  • Clay Soil

Flowering Months

  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LISP