Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)-Hort Answers

Prairie Blazing Star
Liatris pycnostachya

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Prairie Blazing Star

Features

Numerous purple flowers on a long spike.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained sites. This species is not as drought tolerant as other species of Liatris.

Mature Height

3-5 Feet

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 9

Bloom Color

Purple

Bloom Season

July - August

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure/Light Requirements

Full Sun

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in damp prairies. Listed as threatened in Indiana.