Blazing Star
Scientific Name
Liatris spp.
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
4a to 10b
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Blazing Star grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Blazing Star is Deciduous
Spread
0.5-1 feet
Height
3 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Flower Color
- Pink
- Purple
- White
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Lavender/pink/white, summer through fall flowers. | Pests/Diseases: stem rot, rust/leaf spot, slug, snails | attracts butterflies
