Meadow blazingstar
These upright perennial prairie wildflowers can grow up to 5 feet in rich soil. Purple blossoms appear along the stems in the late summer.
Plant Description
These upright perennial prairie wildflowers can grow up to 5 feet in rich soil. Purple blossoms appear along the stems in the late summer. The flowers attract Monarch butterflies as well as other butterfly species.
Light Needs:
Partial shade to full sun
Watering Needs:
Needs average water, do not overwater
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 5’
Growth Width: 6”
Key Feature:
Blooms attract Monarch butterflies
Blooms:
Late summer, August-September
Landscape Uses:
Adds a vertical accent to perennial borders
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Deciduous
Foliage Colour:
Green
Flower Colour:
Purple
Blooms:
Late summer, August-September
Climate Zones:
3-7
Average Size:
5’H X 6”W
Growth Rate:
Medium
Instructions:
Plants prefer full sun and moist soil. Established plants can tolerate drought but seedlings are vulnerable to drought. Needs a soil that contains a rich or clay loam. Leaves can turn yellow or wither if the soil becomes too dry. Meadow Blazing Star may develop slowly during the first year. Once established, the plant is easy to maintain.
Water:Needs average water, do not overwater
Sunlight:Partial shade to full sun
Special Uses
- Attracts Butterflies
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