Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Upright clump-forming perennial that is attractive to bees and butterflies. Spikes of pink-purple flowers appear in the summer opening from the top downwards. Multiple stalks arise from basal tufts of narrow leaves. Will tolerate some drought and poor soils but prefers moderate amounts of water in fertile soils. Requires full sun. Makes excellent cut flowers.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 8-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
