Prairie Blazing Star
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Height: 2-5 feet
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Spread: 1-2 feet
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Bloom Time: July to August
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Bloom: spike of tightly bunched lavender
flowers
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Light: full sun; too
little sun can cause twisted growth
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Soil: average,
well-drained; tolerant of poor soils
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Moisture: dry to medium
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Use: perennial
borders, cutting gardens, prairie gardens or naturalized areas; attracts
butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and moths
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Care: low maintenance
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: central and
southeastern United States
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Notes: Leaves are very
narrow, crowded on the stem and become progressively smaller as they ascend the
stem
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Supplier: Prairie Nursery
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Demonstration Prairie I013; Pollinator
Garden C085, Rain Garden J017
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