Liatris pycnostachya
Plant Information:
Botanical Name: Liatris pycnostachya
Common Name: Prairie Blazing Star
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Central US
Type: Native Perennial
Size: 40"h x 24"w
Exposure: Sun
Zones: Zone 3-10
Butterflies: No
Hummingbirds: No
Container Size: SPB
Found growing wild in the eastern half of Oklahoma, Prairie Blazing Star is one of the most popular Liatris species. It is frequently encountered in the gardens of native plant enthusiasts for its bee and butterfly attracting qualities. Its species name, Pycnostachya, is from the Greek word for crowded and refers to its packed flowerheads of rich purple-pink. One of its other common names is Cat Tail Blazing Star. This Liatris handles poorly drained clay soils better than some of the other species we offer.