Meadow Blazing Star
Liatris ligulistylis
Punctuate your garden with the rosy-purple flowers of Meadow Blazing Star! This native perennial tolerates heat, humidity, drought and prefers a sunny to a partly-sunny location. Pair it with other prairie plants such as WINDWALKER® Royal Red salvia, Engelmann's daisy or even UNDAUNTED® alpine plume grass for a feast for the eyes! It isn't fussy about soils.
This late-summer bloomer beckons to hummingbirds, native bees, honey bees and many adult butterflies, including Monarch butterflies and painted ladies. Songbirds, such as goldfinches, will eat the seeds.
This native perennial has many common names, including Rocky Mountain Blazing Star. To choose this plant, look for the botanical name: Liatris ligulistylis.
This late-summer bloomer beckons to hummingbirds, native bees, honey bees and many adult butterflies, including Monarch butterflies and painted ladies. Songbirds, such as goldfinches, will eat the seeds.
This native perennial has many common names, including Rocky Mountain Blazing Star. To choose this plant, look for the botanical name: Liatris ligulistylis.
| 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 | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| 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 |
