Dense Blazing Star

Dense blazingstar is an airy plant with flower heads reaching heights of  60 - 150 cm. The bright purple-pink flowers bloom in July and August.  Dense blazing star is a threatened species in Southern Ontario, its most northern range, due to the ongoing destruction of Ontario's tall grass prairy remnants.

Ecology:

Blazing Star is a bee and monarch butterfly magnet.  The abundant flowers also attract hummingbirds. Huge amounts of seeds feed songbirds in winter. 

Growing conditions:

Best grown in full sun. Very adaptable to any soil with average to moist conditions.