Liatris spicata
A beautiful perennial that displays long, erect stalks of magenta flowers. Highly attractive to various butterflies. The dense blazingstar is a clump forming species that prefers moist to average soil that is well-drained.
Dense Blazing Star
Height : 2-6 feet (60-180cm)
Spread : 1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm)
Blooming Period : July to August
Light : Full Sun
Water : Medium to Moist
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 3-8
Native Ontario Habitat : Meadows and marsh lowlands
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, marsh edges and naturalized areas