Marsh Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Liatris spicata, the dense blazing star, prairie feather, gayfeather or button snakewort, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern North America where it grows in moist prairies and meadows. The plants have tall spikes of purple flowers resembling bottle brushes or feathers that grow 1–5 ft (0.30–1.52 m) tall.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Liatris spicata |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Aug |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic to wet |
| Soil | Loam, muck |
| Wildlife value | The wet-ground liatris; strong butterfly and bee draw |
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- H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0)