perennial · design plant record

Liatris spicata

Dense blazing star

Narrow violet flower spires add upright rhythm to a sunny planting.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.91–1.83 m (3–6 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.08–0.46 m (0.3–1.5 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer

Fit it to the site

A sunny, draining bed with reliable establishment moisture.

Avoid a permanently waterlogged crown despite tolerance of occasional wetness.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep crowns drained and leave selected seedheads for seasonal texture.

Origin & safety checks

Central to Eastern United States and Eastern Canada. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.