Northern Blazing Star (Liatris scariosa)

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Northern Blazing Star is a late bloomer that attracts many different native bees, butterflies (especially Monarchs), and skippers. It is also a host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). They are often browsed by deer though, so take note.

Photo credit: Andrew Cannizzaro

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Northern Blazing Star is a late bloomer that attracts many different native bees, butterflies (especially Monarchs), and skippers. It is also a host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). They are often browsed by deer though, so take note.

Photo credit: Andrew Cannizzaro

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full-Partial (best in full sun)

Soil Moisture: Medium-Medium/dry

Height: 2 feet

Plant Spacing: 1-1.5 feet

Bloom Time: August-September

Bloom Color: Purple

Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Great Landscape Plant

Host Plant: 6 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

Complementary Plants: Boneset, Blue vervain, Butterfly weed, Green-headed coneflower, Culver’s root, Rattlesnake master, Mountain mint, Coneflowers, Monarda, Milkweeds

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