Is it a feather duster or a flower? You can decide when this fluffy perennial blooms in your garden for over four weeks! Spikes of purple flowers open from top to bottom along the tall, narrow stems, adding vertical interest to the garden all summer. Blazing Star is a beloved cut flower or addition to dried arrangements. As a bonus, you’ll be amazed at the wide variety of pollinators that come flocking to this gorgeous and unusual flower.
This is a seed grown selection that may have variable flower color, ranging from purple to white.
Conditions: Full sun; moist, well-drained soil
Size: 2’ – 3’ tall; 1’ – 2’ spread
Zone: 3 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and skippers; seeds provide food for birds
Photo: David Korbonits