Meadow Blazing Star
Liatris ligulistylis
Punctuate the garden with Meadow Blazing Star's rosy-purple flowers! This native is tolerant of heat, humidity, drought and prefers a sunny to a partly sunny location. Pair it with other prairie plants such as WINDWALKER® Royal Red salvia, big bluestem grass and Engelmann's daisy for a feast for the eyes! It isn't fussy about soils.
This late summer bloomer is a calling card for hummingbirds, native bees, honey bees and many adult butterflies, including Monarch butterflies and painted ladies! Birds, like goldfinches, will eat the seeds.
This plant also goes by the common name: Rocky Mountain Blazing Star.
This late summer bloomer is a calling card for hummingbirds, native bees, honey bees and many adult butterflies, including Monarch butterflies and painted ladies! Birds, like goldfinches, will eat the seeds.
This plant also goes by the common name: Rocky Mountain Blazing Star.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 1.5'-3' |
| Width | 1.5' |
| Flowering Season | August-September |
| Flower Color | Rosy purple |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | moderate to low |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-8 |
| Soil Type | loam, tolerant of rocky, sandy and alkaline soils |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2022 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Trim back in spring |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and replace plants if needed |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6000 ft |
