Dense Blazing Star
CHARACTERISTICS
| Plant Height | 2 to 4 FT |
|---|---|
| Seed Count | 175,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Liatris spicata |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Preferred Sites | Wet to Mesic Soils |
| Bloom Period | July-September |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Pollinator Value | Very Good |
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Description
Dense Blazing Star
Also known as Marsh Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star is found primarily in the eastern 1/3 of North America. An attractive plant for many butterflies and hummingbirds, this perennial forb is a perfect plant for butterfly, water feature and rain gardens.
- Found more often in gardens than in the wild
- Grows in wet meadows and moist open woodlands, making it a unique blazing star due to moisture preference
- A perennial, its purple blossoms can be seen from July-September opening from the top down of its inflorescence
- It grows best in full sun and can reach 4 feet in height with good conditions.
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