Liatris spicata ~ Marsh Blazing Star, Gayfeather size-6in-pot bees and more butterflies

bees and more butterflies

Large stalks may need staking

(4) Photo by manuel m

The narrow hairy green foliage is topped by bright yellow daisy-like flowers in late spring

The fringe-like scarlet lavender flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer and attract bees and butterflies

Liatris spicata ~ Marsh Blazing Star, Gayfeather size-6in-pot bees and more butterfliesMarsh Blazing Star is an upright clumping native perennial with basal tufts of narrow grass like medium green foliage. Sturdy stalks rise in summer with fluffy purple disk flowers in summer. Grows best in full sun and moist fertile soils. Drought and heat tolerant. Liatris spicata is a host plant for 4 species: the rare Glorious Flower Moth, and the Painted Lady, Painted Indian butterfly, and Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. Attracts various bees and