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Liatris spicata

BLAZING STAR

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Pink, Purple, White

Bloom Time

Exposure

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Liatris spicata

Pink-purple (occasionally white) flowers in upright spikes. July – August. 2 – 4′ tall. Full sun. Dry & moist soil tolerant. Good cut flower. Deer resistant. Attracts songbirds & butterflies. Borders, meadows, under downspouts. Northeastern U.S. native species. Zone 3.

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