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Sharp Blazing Star

Sharp Blazing Star

Laura Clark, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Liatris acidota
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Sharp Blazing Star thrives in full sun and moist soil.

  • Scientific Name: Liatris acidota
  • Common Names: Sharp Blazing Star, Sharp Gayfeather, Sharp Liatris
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Growth Habit: Perennial
  • Height: Up to 3 feet
  • Leaves: Lanceolate
  • Flowers: Purple
  • Bloom Time: July through September
  • Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Where to Find It

  • Interested in adding Sharp Blazing Star to your garden? Check if this is in stock or add to cart to purchase directly from our Natives Nursery.

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