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Dense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
PerennialDense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Tap to flip backGrowing Conditions
Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist – Medium
Soil
Clay, Loam
Size
3-5'
Bloom
Purple, Jul–Aug
Why Grow It
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Flower spikes can reach 5 feet tall — dramatic purple exclamation points in the garden.
Like all Liatris, blooms top to bottom — nature's slow-reveal fireworks.
One of the best bee plants — bumblebees spiral around the spikes collecting nectar.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Bumblebee Spiral
Bumblebees spiral around tall spikes collecting nectar
🦋
Butterfly Beacon
Monarchs and swallowtails flock to the dense flower spikes
Good Companions
🌸 Swamp Milkweed
🌿 Joe Pye Weed
⭐ Blue Vervain
Planting Guide
- Plant corms in full sun in moist, fertile soil
- Space 12–18″ apart; mass plant for dramatic effect
- Avoid very dry sites — this species prefers more moisture than other Liatris
Plant Details
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