Liatris pilosa
Shaggy Blazing Star
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Description:
Shaggy Blazing Star is a graceful perennial with narrow, grass-like foliage. Spikes of purple flowers bloom from August-October. Flowers open first at the top of the stem and continue blooming downward. This plant mixes well with native grasses. Shaggy Blazing Star is a nectar plant for Monarch butterflies, and its seeds are a food source for birds. Use it in borders, edges, and meadows.
Plant Details:
Other Scientific Names: Liatris graminifolia
Other Common Names: Grass-leaf Blazing Star
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Summer, Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Purple
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Pinelands
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 3.5 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Growth Rate: Medium