slender blazing star
Liatris cylindracea
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Rose purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Slender blazing star (Liatris cylindracea) is a perennial for borders, meadows, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Rose purple flowers form a long spike with up to 150 flowerheads, and they attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Seedlings can pop up in large numbers, so pull extras if you want to limit spread.
Pairs well with Poppy mallow, Blue grama, and Jersey tea.
Native range
Ontario to Missouri.