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Liatris pycnostachya

Prairie Blazing Star

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.

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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Native
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Bloom Time
• July - August
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris pycnostachya

Tolerates dry soils and good in gardens, naturalized areas and mixed borders.

Great Companions for Prairie Blazing Star