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. 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. Look for the botanical name: Liatris ligulistylis.
Pro tip: Meadow blazing star doesn't love being grown in a pot. It may look droopy at the garden center. Don't let this fool you! It's a beautiful addition to a garden.
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. Look for the botanical name: Liatris ligulistylis.
Pro tip: Meadow blazing star doesn't love being grown in a pot. It may look droopy at the garden center. Don't let this fool you! It's a beautiful addition to a garden.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 1.5 feet-3 feet |
| Width | 1.5 feet |
| 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 |
| Native Origins | CO, CT, IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NM, SD, WI, WY |
| 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 |
