Blazing Star is an amazing upright, clump-forming perennial for full sun. In late summer, rounded spikes of fluffy purple flowers emerge from grass-like clumps of foliage. This is a showstopping perennial that also makes a great cut flower. A true classic that should be in every garden.
Conditions: Full sun; medium to dry, well-drained soils
Size: 2' - 4' tall
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, bees, skippers, pollinating wasps, and other pollinators.
Photo: Dave Korbonits