Plant Library

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09 Evergreen Shrubs

Liatris Dotted Blazing Star

Common Name: Liatris

Botanical Name: Liatris punctata

Variety: Dotted Blazing Star

Blossom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 12-24"

Mature Width: 10-12"

Notes: Preferring well-drained, sandy soils, Dotted Blazing Star has a long taproot that makes it extremely drought tolerant. Its purple flowers attract many pollinators, especially native bees and butterflies. Also a favorite of the Monarch butterfly.