Liatris pycnostachya
Prairie Blazing Star
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Dense spikes of magenta flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds looking for nectar.
Songbirds love to eat the seeds. Foliage consists of narrow leaves that climb up the stem.
Perfect for prairies and meadows.
Height
30-42 Inches
Spread
12-24 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
July-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Tolerates dry soils and good in gardens, naturalized areas and mixed borders.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Sweet Coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa), Little Blue Stem (Schizachryium scoparium), Prairie Drop Seed Grass (Sporobolus heterolepis)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
