Product page > Variant picker block.Blazing Star is a native perennial that features tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers that create a dramatic focal point and add striking beauty to any garden throughout the summer. Attracts butterflies and birds, including hummingbirds.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a prairie-grown native plant with purple flowers. Plant in an area of your garden with full sun to encourage consistent flowering. Avoid planting in the shade and this will limit and can reduce flowering. Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage more new blooms throughout the growing season.It is an optimal plant desirable for full sun areas. Easy to grow. Generally performs better in moist soils than most other species of Liatris. Intolerant of wet soil in winter. Zones 6-10.
Blazing Star has upright vivid purple blooms and long, thin pointed leaves that will bring vertical structure and contrast to your garden. This native plant will become your late-season favorite with bold flowers that bloom from summer through early fall.
Not considered toxic to pets. Deer resistant.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.