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Dense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata

Dense Blazing Star is the most moist-tolerant of Minnesota blazing star plants.

USDA symbol: LISP

General Information

Plant TypeForb
Height3 to 6 feet
Light ExposureSun
Soil MoistureMedium
Bloom ColorPurple
Dense Blazing Star (Dense Blazing Star<div><em class="small">Liatris spicata</em></div>)
Photo credit: CC H. Zell (Click to enlarge)

Tolerances

Flooding / Inundation ToleranceModerate
General Resilience7
Salt ToleranceNone
Stress ToleranceDrought Tolerant, Fire Tolerant, General Disturbance

Pollinator Value: Very High

Bloom MonthsJuly to September

Project Planning

Project TypeRain Garden
Coefficient of Conservatism8
Herbivore SensitivityHigh
LifespanPerennial
Rate of SpreadSlow
Soil StabilizationDeep

Range