Northern Blazing Star - Liatris scariosa

Phonetic: LIE-a-tris skay-ree-OH-sah

Northern Blazing Star prefers medium to dry soils, especially with a sandy or rocky component. It can grow between 2-3 feet tall, taller in moister soils. The purple flowers are thistle-like and are typically about 1 inch across. The flowers grow in columned bunches that can extend up to 18 inches of the overall plant stem. Flowers bloom from the top of the plant toward the bottom, so may fall over unless tied to a stake. These flowers attract many bees and butterflies, especially bumblebees and Monarch butterflies.

• Hardiness Zone: 3-8
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure: Full
• Flower Color: Purple
• Bloom Time: August, September, October
• Soil Type: Dry - Medium
• Mature Plant Size: 4-6'H, 2'W
• Plant Spacing: 2'
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Advantages: Cut flowers, dry soil, rocky soil, tolerates drought
• Landscape Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, meadows, prairies
• Companion Plants: Golden Alexanders, Little Blue Stem, Pale Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Showy Goldenrod, Yellow Coneflower
• Deer Resistant