Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)

Photographer: Stuart, Will

Description: Bold, upright wands of fuzzy purple flowers bloom from the top down, attracting a wide variety of long-tongued bees. It adds a striking vertical element to any sunny prairie or garden setting.

Height: 2 to 4 ft

Light: Full Sun

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Mid Summer

Bloom Color: Purple