Dense Blazing StarLiatris spicata
Dense Blazing Star is the most moist-tolerant of Minnesota blazing star plants.
USDA symbol: LISP
General Information
Plant Type | Forb |
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Height | 3 to 6 feet |
Light Exposure | Sun |
Soil Moisture | Medium |
Bloom Color | Purple |
![Photo credit: CC H. Zell Dense Blazing Star (Dense Blazing Star<div><em class="small">Liatris spicata</em></div>)](https://bluethumb.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/liatris_spicata-800x800.jpg)
Tolerances
Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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General Resilience | 7 |
Salt Tolerance | None |
Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Fire Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
Bloom Months | July to September |
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Project Planning
Project Type | Rain Garden |
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Coefficient of Conservatism | 8 |
Herbivore Sensitivity | High |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Rate of Spread | Slow |
Soil Stabilization | Deep |