Blazing star (Liatris spicata)
Family: Asteraceae
Blazing star is a popular source of cut flowers, both in commercial production and in backyard gardens. It is spectacular in the landscape, where its tall spikes of flowers are produced from midsummer through fall. Native to the eastern United States, Liatris spicata is now grown in temperate gardens worldwide. Several cultivars have been formed, with purple, pink, or white flowers.
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Tags:
cut flower, drought tolerant, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 2 to 9. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 2' to 4' (60 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 2' to 4' (60 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.