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Dense blazing star

Liatris spicata var. spicata

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata var. spicata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

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Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 26 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jul–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata var. spicata) — *Liatris spicata var. spicata* — Dense blazing star. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved, uploaded by Dale Knox.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata var. spicata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, dense blazing star pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).