Blazing Star
| Botanic name | Liatris spicata |
| Also known as | Dense Blazing Star, Marsh Blazing Star, Gay Feather |
| Bloom color | vertical spikes of purple/pink flowers |
| Bloom time |
July-August |
| Height | 3-5' tall |
| Growth habit | Upright perennial with leafy stems, clump forming, easily grown |
| Light | sun |
| Soil | medium to moist, average soil, somewhat tolerant of poor soils, generally performs better in moist soils than most other species of Liatris, intolerant of wet soils in winter |
| Uses | perennial borders, native plant gardens, cottage gardens and prairie areas, good cut flower |
| Attracts | bees, hummingbirds, birds, and butterflies, good nectar source |
| Other | There are no serious insect or disease problems. Taller plants may require staking. Deer and rabbit resistant and drought tolerant. Clumps can be divided every 3-4 years. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. There are several other native Liatris. |
| Photo credit | Sally and Andy Wasowski |