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
Liatris spicata - Dense blazing Star
This Liatris species is the most moisture-tolerant, preferring sunny, well-drained garden sites. Dense Blazingstar is a very attractive plant while in bloom, resembling a magic wand. It is a strong upright plant with grass-like leaves and has a feathery appearance, it's other common name is "Gayfeather". This flowering plant adds a lovely vertical dimension to the garden.