A stunning blazing star easily distinguishable by its long purple flowers that resemble fairy wands. Very popular with gardeners and valuable for bird and butterfly or rainwater gardens.
Botanical Name: Liatris pycnostachya
Common Name: Prairie Blazing Star
Color: Purple
Soil Moisture: Wet to Mesic
Bloom Time: July - August
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Height: 2 - 4'
Wetland Indicator: FAC-
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Seeds per Oz: 11000