Dense blazing star

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata)

Dense blazing star, also known as Prairie gay feather, Button snakewort

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata), native to eastern North America, belongs to the same family as sunflowers and daisies. It is highly favored by pollinators like bees and butterflies, thus promoting biodiversity. While it can be particular about soil conditions, its presence significantly benefits the local ecosystem by attracting numerous pollinating insects.

Key Facts About Dense blazing star

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Attributes of Dense blazing star

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 1.8 m
Spread
45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple White Violet

Scientific Classification of Dense blazing star

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies
Family
Daisy
Genus
Gay feathers
Species
Dense blazing star