Blazing star Liatris spicata from Mellow Marsh Farm

Liatris spicata

Blazing star

Flowering herb with showy racemes of pink flowers. High salt tolerance.

Characteristics & Attributes

Wetland Indicator Status

•	(FAC) Facultative

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Mature Height

•

Up to 6'

Attributes

•	Salt Tolerant
•	Butterfly Habitat
•	Summer Bloomer
•	Pollinator Habitat

Planting Zone

•	Upland
•	Slope

Classification by Use

•	Green Roof
•	Rain Garden
•	Showy Native