Blazing Star

Blazing Star

Scientific Name

Liatris spp.

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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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

UF IFAS Ext FFL