Blazing Star

Liatris aestivalis G.L. Nesom & R. O'Kennon - Aster family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 22 inches

Plant Type: Forb/herb

Features

Flower Color: Purple

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Ecosystem Interactions

Pollinators: Native Bees; Butterflies

Native Range

USA: Oklahoma, Texas

Regional Native Status: L48 (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.