Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
Prairie Blazing Star
Dense flower spikes of tiny purple-pink flowers that bloom from the top down. Foliage is narrow and grows out from the stem. Prefers well-drained soil, but will grow in clay. Can grow up to 6′. Similar to L. spicata. Attracts songbirds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and parasitic wasps.
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: July, August
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
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Attributes
- Rain Garden Sun
- Drought Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
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Flower Color
- Purple
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 6" to 10"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
Veronicastrum virginicum (NGN)
Culver's Root
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Spartina pectinata (NGN)
Prairie Cord Grass
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Hibiscus moscheutos (NGN)
Swamp Mallow
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Frequently Purchased With Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
Liatris spicata (NGN)
Marsh Blazing Star
Asclepias incarnata (NGN)
Rose (Swamp) Milkweed
