Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, 
Soil Type: Loam, Sand, Clay
Height: 2-5 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Blooms: July, August, September
Root: Corm, Shallow fibrous roots
Habitat: Wet Prairies, Edges of Marshes and Bogs, Grassy fens, Calcareous seeps. This blazingstar is found primarily in higher quality natural areas, especially where it is sandy.
Landscape uses: Pollinator gardens, Low garden areas, Wet Meadow plantings, Pond edges
Complimentary plants: Virginia Mountain Mint, Little Bleustem, Black-eyed Susan
Wildlife Value: The flowerheads are pollinated by bumblebees, long-horned bees, leaf-cutting bees, butterflies, and skippers. 
Seed Origin: Sudbury, ON (Northern Wildflowers seed supplier)
Germination Code: C(60)
 
Photo credits: #1 by Drew Avery, #2 by Guy Waterval