Liatris ligulistylis

Meadow Blazing Star

The ultimate nectar plant for Monarch butterflies! Purple flower spikes on upright, tall stems reach up to 5', blooms late summer to early fall. Can grow in poor soils and is pest and disease resistant.


  •  · Ultimate Monarch magnet
  •  · Purple flowers on tall stems
  •  · Heat and drought tolerant

Height:

3-5 ft

Spread:

12-24 in

Zone:

3-9

Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris ligulistylis

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Songbirds
• Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

• Border
• Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Late Summer
• Late Summer / Early Fall
• Summer

Liatris

Common Name: Blazing Star

Native plant that forms small clumps with tall upright stems. Very long-flowering with flowers opening from the top down. Very drought and heat tolerant. Use in the sunny perennial border or for naturalizing in the wildflower or prairie garden. Butterfly magnet!