Dense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Description:
Slender, erect perennial that reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet. A dense spike of purple flowers appears July to September. Likes full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Grows best in moist, acidic sandy soil. Attractive to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Low maintenance plant that may be resistant to deer.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Dense Gayfeather, Dense Liatris |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | July to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |