Prairie Blazing Star - (Liatris pycnostachya)

Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is known for its tall, bright purple spikes that reach 4ft tall. It's one of the best nectar sources for Monarchs and American bumblebees, as well as a Host plant for the rare Glorious Flower Moth (Schinia gloriosa). Prairie Blazing Star loves sunny, medium clay soils. In a landscape layer in front of shorter species. Because of the spikey nature, the blooms won't bury shorter species as much, which makes a great highlight to draw the eye.

Potted Plants

All of our native plants are grown in 3.5” x 3.5” x 5” deep pots, the perfect size for developing strong root systems. Each plant is carefully grown until its roots reach the bottom of the pot, ensuring they are healthy, well-established, and ready to be planted

Local Pickup

Plants are available for local pickup only at our nursery. Once you place your order through our shop, you’ll be able to select a convenient date and time to pick up your plants. Each plant comes with a tag that includes both the common and scientific name for easy identification.

Notice

Please note: some native species naturally go dormant or appear rough at certain times of the year. These plants are still healthy and viable, and we only offer stock that meets our quality standards.