Graceful Blazing Star

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Liatris gracilis

Graceful Blazing Star is a moderately tall perennial wildflower native to Florida, reaching 2-3 ft. height. This drought-tolerant species features a single, slender stem covered in fine hairs and narrow, grasslike leaves. It produces spikes of small, purple star-shaped flowers that bloom from summer into fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, it naturally occurs in flatwoods, sandhills, and open woodlands throughout Florida and is valued for both wildlife gardens and cut flower arrangements.

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Liatris gracilis

Graceful Blazing Star is a moderately tall perennial wildflower native to Florida, reaching 2-3 ft. height. This drought-tolerant species features a single, slender stem covered in fine hairs and narrow, grasslike leaves. It produces spikes of small, purple star-shaped flowers that bloom from summer into fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, it naturally occurs in flatwoods, sandhills, and open woodlands throughout Florida and is valued for both wildlife gardens and cut flower arrangements.

Liatris gracilis

  • Native, long-lived perennial wildflower, deciduous, reseeding

  • Foliage 2’x 2’, flower spikes can be 2’-5’

  • Full sun to light shade, average to dry (well-drained) soil; seasonal moisture is okay

  • One of the easiest blazing stars to maintain in home landscapes as it can take both some moisture and dry-periods

  • May need a stake at peak bloom or plant with grasses

  • Tall purple flower-spikes are attractive to a variety of pollinators and look best when planted out with goldenrods & tall grasses to help support flower spikes

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