Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Prairie Blazingstar-Liatris pycnostachya

Early Bloom-Prairie Blazingstar
Blooming from the top downward on tall four foot spikes from July to September.

The densely packed tiny lavender flowers attract Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds. Maybe you'll even get a visit from the rare Glorious Flower Moth.

Find a sunny spot in most soils, even moist clays.


Also Known as:

Prairie Gay Flower


Other Benefits:

 
Deer Resistant
 

Other Uses:

 
Fall Interest
Excellent cut and dried flower.


Note:

Please remember to not pick flowers, gather seeds or dig plants without permission from any land owner. It is not allowed on any state or federal properties, so everyone (people and animals) can benefit and enjoy these amazing plants.

Winter Interest


Mid Spring
More Information: wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu

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