Marsh Blazing Star,
Dense Blazing Star
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Height: 3-6 feet
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Spread: 6-12 inches
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Bloom Time: July to
September
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Bloom: tall showy purple spikes
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Light: full sun
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Soil: sandy, loamy
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Moisture: medium to wet
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Use: wood openings,
prairies, sedge meadows, rain gardens, butterfly gardens, naturalized areas;
reduces erosion; attracts butterflies and birds
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Care: easy to grow
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: eastern United
States to Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana
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Notes: smooth, leafy stems
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Supplier: donated by
Diane Amundson
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D041
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