Grass-leaf Blazing Star
Liatris pilosa
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Grass-leaf Blazing Star is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Purple
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Butterfly garden; pollinator garden; sunny border; meadow
- Wildlife Value
- Liatris Flower Moth and others
Grass-leaf Blazing Star grows best in full sun or part shade with medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–3 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Liatris Flower Moth and others. It is well suited to Butterfly garden, pollinator garden, sunny border, meadow.
Good to know: Fine texture and upright purple flower wands.