Dotted Blazing Star
Liatris punctata
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This cultivar of blazing star is the most drought tolerant of the genus and blooms in the late summer with lavender flower spikes. It is pollinator friendly, being very attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. This variety of liatris is also attractive to birds. It is easy to grow, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, and makes for great cut flowers.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Nativar: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Favorite: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Evergreen: No
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green, Silver-Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple
Bloom Seasons: Fall, Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Oct
Erosion Control: No
Ground Cover: No
Edible: No
Fire Wise: Unknown
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
