Liatris pycnostachya – Prairie Blazing Star

Clay-tolerant butterfly magnet.

Tall purple flower spikes that bloom from July through September. More tolerant of clay and wet soil than other blazing stars. Excellent butterfly plant.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Height: 3-4 feet
• Bloom: July - September
• Soil: Moist to Average, Clay tolerant
• Spacing: 18 inches

Wildlife Value

Monarchs, bees, butterflies. Goldfinches eat seeds.

Liatris pycnostachya · Asteraceae (Aster family)