Plant Details
Liatris Pycnostachya
Common name: Prairie Blazing Star
Unbranched stalks bear dense spikes of magenta flowers in July and August on strong stems. The nectar-rich flowers are a favorite with butterflies and hummingbirds. Songbirds love the seed.
Culture:
Thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil but will grow in drier conditions.
Use:
Perennial borders, cutting gardens, native plant gardens, butterfly gardens, naturalized areas, prairies or meadows.
Height:
30 to 42 inches
Spread:
12 to 24 inches
Color:
Purple
USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Good Companion Plants
- Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
- Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum)
- Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Characteristics and Attributes
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Season of Interest:
Late (July - frost)
Soil Moisture:
Moderate
High
Wildlife Benefit:
Food/Birds
Butterfly Nectar
Special Uses:
Fresh Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Nature Attracting:
Butterfly
Songbird
