Liatris spicata

Common Name: Marsh Blazing Star

SKU: Marsh Blazing Star

Liatris spicata

Common Name: Marsh Blazing Star

SKU: Marsh Blazing Star
Liatris spicata is one of the more common Liatris species in the trade, commonly sold as “Kolbold”. The straight species losses nothing in its beauty, but it is somewhat taller. HappiestĀ on moist sites and drainages, it adapts ve ...

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Period
Summer
Urban Environment
Yards that Flood
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth Form
Colonizing/Spreading, Rhizomatous/Stoloniferous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Purple
Fall Color
Yellow Orange
Size
Max height5 Feet Max width2 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Pollinator hot spot, Rain garden suited