Blazing star

Valued for its unusual flower shape, blazing star sends up erect spires of usually magenta, sometimes white flowers. Emerging from grasslike foliage, the blooms make a dramatic statement in flower gardens with other perennials, annuals, or even shrubs. Well-drained but moisture-retentive soil is a must for this prairie native.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

3-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

2-5 feet tall

Plant Width:

1-2 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Cut Flowers,Attracts Hummingbirds,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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'Floristan White' blazing star

Liatris spicata 'Floristan White' may reach 3 feet tall. Its leafy stems carry long spikes of creamy white flower heads at their tips. Zones 4-9
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'Kobold' blazing star

Liatris spicata 'Kobold' is one of the best varieties for cutting. Its robust spikes of bright purple flowers appear in early summer. It grows about 2 feet tall. Zones 4-9
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Garden Plans

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No-Fuss Sun-Loving Garden Plan
Extra-Easy Sun-Loving Garden Plan
Burst of Summer Color Garden Plan
Privacy Garden
Sensational Summer Garden Plan
Prairie Garden
Butterfly Garden
Easy Streetside Garden Plan
No-Fuss Bird and Butterfly Garden Plan
Easy-Care Summer Garden Plan

Plant It With

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Shasta daisy

The rounded daisy flowers of Shasta daisy combine strikingly with blazing star's vertical purple flower spikes in sunny spots.

Helenium

The yellow or bronzy daisies of helenium make a striking contrast against vibrant purple or white flower spikes of blazing star.

Artemisia

The cut silvery foliage of 'Powis Castle' artemisia cools and softens the strong magenta of blazing star.

Propagation

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Seed
Division