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Liatris, Meadow Blazing Star

Purple Spikes That Attract Monarch Butterflies

Meadow Blazing Star's vibrant blooms attract Monarchs, bees, and birds. Perfect for sunny meadows and borders, it's drought-tolerant and supports biodiversity with nectar-rich flowers from July to September.

$495
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Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis)

Meadow Blazing Star is a stunning native perennial known for its tall, spiky blooms of vibrant purple that appear in late summer. A favorite among pollinators, particularly Monarch butterflies, this plant is perfect for sunny borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Its long-lasting flowers and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable addition to any landscape, providing ecological benefits while adding vertical interest.

Key Characteristics

  • Pollinator favorite: Meadow Blazing Star is a magnet for Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) and other pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds. Its nectar-rich flowers are a critical food source for Monarchs during their migration in late summer and early fall.

  • Ideal for sunny meadows and borders: This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it perfect for meadows, prairies, or along borders. Its tall, slender spikes add height and color to the landscape.

  • Supports biodiversity: Beyond butterflies, Meadow Blazing Star provides nectar for a wide range of pollinators and seeds for birds like finches. It plays an important role in supporting biodiversity in naturalized and pollinator-friendly gardens.

  • Low maintenance and drought-tolerant: Once established, this hardy perennial is drought-tolerant and requires little care. It's an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens where beauty and ecological impact go hand in hand.

Product Details

  • Native range: Central and Eastern North America
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial
  • Sun requirements: Full sun
  • Soil requirements: Prefers medium to dry, well-drained soils
  • Mature height: 3 to 5 feet
  • Bloom time: July to September
  • Bloom color: Vibrant purple
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 3-8

Meadow Blazing Star is a fantastic choice for gardeners who want to support pollinators, especially Monarch butterflies, while adding striking vertical color to their landscape. Its low-maintenance nature and ecological benefits make it a perfect addition to pollinator gardens, meadows, and sunny borders.

Liatris ligulistylis meadow blazing star potted plant for sale

Liatris, Meadow Blazing Star

From $495

Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis)

Meadow Blazing Star is a stunning native perennial known for its tall, spiky blooms of vibrant purple that appear in late summer. A favorite among pollinators, particularly Monarch butterflies, this plant is perfect for sunny borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Its long-lasting flowers and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable addition to any landscape, providing ecological benefits while adding vertical interest.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

Meadow Blazing Star is a fantastic choice for gardeners who want to support pollinators, especially Monarch butterflies, while adding striking vertical color to their landscape. Its low-maintenance nature and ecological benefits make it a perfect addition to pollinator gardens, meadows, and sunny borders.

Pot size

  • 2.5" pot
  • Quart
  • 1 Gallon
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