Plant Type: Herbaceous
Climate Zones: Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
Average Height: 3-4'
Soil Type: Drought Tolerant
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Drainage: Well-Drained
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Colors: Purple
Other: Nice Fall Foliage, Pollinator Attracting
Liatris scariosa, commonly known as the prairie blazing star, is a robust native perennial that boasts tall spikes of purple flowers in late summer, attracting a variety of pollinators. Reaching heights of 3-4 feet, it thrives in well-drained soils and is perfect for naturalistic gardens or prairies.