Liatris spicata/Blazing Star
Spikes of lavender flowers in advanced stage
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Spikes of lavender flowers in advanced stage
High season of bloom in summer
A special cultivar of this exotic perennial
A colony of purple spike flowers
A close-up view of a floral spike
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Scientific Name:
Liatris spicata
Common Name:
Blazing Star
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Landscape Categories:
Deer Resistant-Tolerant Plants
Plants for Xeriscapes
Plants That Attract Butterflies
Plants That Attract Hummingbirds
Comments:
Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Easy to grow in poor soils, is high heat and humidity tolerant, and withstands drought. It will not grow in poorly drained or wet soils.
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