Perennial – Grass-leaf Blazing Star

Grass-leaf Blazing Star 

Botanical name: liatris pilosa 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 8 inches – 3 ft in height with a 1 ½ ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-10 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: purple 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by crown division during the spring season 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, borders, rock garden

Special features: attracts pollinators, disease resistant, heat tolerant, fragrant blooms 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring as the plant comes out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: goldenrod, black-eyed susan, butterfly weed

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no