Nature Hills Nursery Blazing Star
4.5
Best hardy perennial for attracting pollinators to sunny garden borders.
This striking perennial produces tall, violet-purple spikes that bloom from the bottom up, offering weeks of continuous color. It is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native that thrives in sunny spots and serves as a magnet for pollinators.
$38.99
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Mature Height Feet
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Who it's for
- Wildlife enthusiasts looking to create a thriving backyard ecosystem
- Busy gardeners seeking high-impact blooms with very little upkeep
- Landscape designers wanting to add architectural depth to floral displays
Who should skip it
- Homeowners with poorly draining clay soil or low-lying garden spots
- Gardeners in areas with high populations of burrowing rodents
- Perfectionists who prefer self-supporting plants that never require staking
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Liatris spicata
Growing Zones
3-9
Mature Height
2-4 feet
Mature Spread
1-2 feet
Sunlight
Full sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Early Summer to Late Fall
Native
Yes
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