Blazing Star, Dense
Liatris spicata
Description:
Dense Blazing Star, also known as Liatris spicata, is a showstopper in the summer garden. With its tall, spiky plumes of vibrant purple blooms, this perennial wildflower brings a vertical burst of color and movement that’s as whimsical as it is hardy. A true standout in prairies, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes, it flowers from the top down (yes, really!) and holds its blooms for weeks, making it a favorite among garden designers and wildflower lovers alike.
Wildlife Benefits:
This Georgia native is a pollinator magnet. Butterflies, especially monarchs and swallowtails, love it—and bees can't stay away. After blooming, the seedheads provide food for songbirds like finches, helping your garden stay lively well into fall.
Medicinal Benefits:
While primarily celebrated for its ornamental and ecological value, Liatris was traditionally used by Native American tribes as a natural remedy. Infusions of its roots and leaves were used to ease sore throats, abdominal cramps, and even snake bites. It’s also been valued for its diuretic and pain-relieving properties—but always check with a knowledgeable herbalist before use.
Native Status:
Liatris spicata is native to the eastern U.S., including Georgia. It’s perfectly suited for local gardens looking to support native biodiversity, resist drought, and reduce water usage.
Pollinator Friendliness:
This is a pollinator powerhouse. Blooming in mid-to-late summer when nectar sources can be scarce, Liatris offers a critical food supply for bees and butterflies. Want more fluttering visitors? Plant a patch of these purple rockets.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil, handles clay once established
How to Grow: Liatris loves the sun and doesn’t mind hot, dry conditions once established. Water regularly until roots take hold. Deadheading isn’t necessary, but cutting back spent blooms can tidy the appearance. Leave seedheads if you'd like to support birds and promote reseeding.
Bring upright elegance and essential pollinator support to your native garden with Dense Blazing Star—a low-maintenance beauty that’s anything but shy.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Liatris spicata
Description:
Dense Blazing Star, also known as Liatris spicata, is a showstopper in the summer garden. With its tall, spiky plumes of vibrant purple blooms, this perennial wildflower brings a vertical burst of color and movement that’s as whimsical as it is hardy. A true standout in prairies, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes, it flowers from the top down (yes, really!) and holds its blooms for weeks, making it a favorite among garden designers and wildflower lovers alike.
Wildlife Benefits:
This Georgia native is a pollinator magnet. Butterflies, especially monarchs and swallowtails, love it—and bees can't stay away. After blooming, the seedheads provide food for songbirds like finches, helping your garden stay lively well into fall.
Medicinal Benefits:
While primarily celebrated for its ornamental and ecological value, Liatris was traditionally used by Native American tribes as a natural remedy. Infusions of its roots and leaves were used to ease sore throats, abdominal cramps, and even snake bites. It’s also been valued for its diuretic and pain-relieving properties—but always check with a knowledgeable herbalist before use.
Native Status:
Liatris spicata is native to the eastern U.S., including Georgia. It’s perfectly suited for local gardens looking to support native biodiversity, resist drought, and reduce water usage.
Pollinator Friendliness:
This is a pollinator powerhouse. Blooming in mid-to-late summer when nectar sources can be scarce, Liatris offers a critical food supply for bees and butterflies. Want more fluttering visitors? Plant a patch of these purple rockets.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil, handles clay once established
How to Grow: Liatris loves the sun and doesn’t mind hot, dry conditions once established. Water regularly until roots take hold. Deadheading isn’t necessary, but cutting back spent blooms can tidy the appearance. Leave seedheads if you'd like to support birds and promote reseeding.
Bring upright elegance and essential pollinator support to your native garden with Dense Blazing Star—a low-maintenance beauty that’s anything but shy.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Liatris spicata
Description:
Dense Blazing Star, also known as Liatris spicata, is a showstopper in the summer garden. With its tall, spiky plumes of vibrant purple blooms, this perennial wildflower brings a vertical burst of color and movement that’s as whimsical as it is hardy. A true standout in prairies, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes, it flowers from the top down (yes, really!) and holds its blooms for weeks, making it a favorite among garden designers and wildflower lovers alike.
Wildlife Benefits:
This Georgia native is a pollinator magnet. Butterflies, especially monarchs and swallowtails, love it—and bees can't stay away. After blooming, the seedheads provide food for songbirds like finches, helping your garden stay lively well into fall.
Medicinal Benefits:
While primarily celebrated for its ornamental and ecological value, Liatris was traditionally used by Native American tribes as a natural remedy. Infusions of its roots and leaves were used to ease sore throats, abdominal cramps, and even snake bites. It’s also been valued for its diuretic and pain-relieving properties—but always check with a knowledgeable herbalist before use.
Native Status:
Liatris spicata is native to the eastern U.S., including Georgia. It’s perfectly suited for local gardens looking to support native biodiversity, resist drought, and reduce water usage.
Pollinator Friendliness:
This is a pollinator powerhouse. Blooming in mid-to-late summer when nectar sources can be scarce, Liatris offers a critical food supply for bees and butterflies. Want more fluttering visitors? Plant a patch of these purple rockets.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil, handles clay once established
How to Grow: Liatris loves the sun and doesn’t mind hot, dry conditions once established. Water regularly until roots take hold. Deadheading isn’t necessary, but cutting back spent blooms can tidy the appearance. Leave seedheads if you'd like to support birds and promote reseeding.
Bring upright elegance and essential pollinator support to your native garden with Dense Blazing Star—a low-maintenance beauty that’s anything but shy.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.