Liatris spicata – Blazing Star (B&B.DR.HMR.MTH.NB)

Blazing Star- is a clump-forming perennial that typically grows 3 to 6 feet tall and is most often found in moist areas or growing in meadows. The tall spikes of flowers bloom from the top down, are showy and attract pollinators. The foliage is grass-like and grows in clumps. This low-maintenance plant prefers average to moist, well-drained soils that range from acidic to neutral in pH. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates summer heat and humidity. This species does better in moist soils than some other blazing stars.