Blazing Star

Purple blazing star spires, essential butterfly magnet, easy perennial

Botanical Name- Liatris spicata

Pronunciation- ly-AT-riss spy-KAY-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Violet purple

Bloom Time- June - July

Companion Plants- Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (tall spires, hummingbird-friendly red)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar), hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50B

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back in late fall; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential for healthy corms.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust