Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis)

Photographer: Makin, Julie

Description: Often called the ultimate Monarch magnet, this plant is frequently covered in butterflies when in bloom. The individual flower heads are larger and more spaced out than other Liatris species.

Height: 3 to 5 ft

Light: Full Sun

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Late Summer

Bloom Color: Purple