Blazing Star Plants for Sale

A cluster of purple Blazing Star Liatris plants with tall flower spikes in a garden setting.

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Blazing Star is a prairie-grown native plant with purple flowers. It is ideal for full sun areas and makes a bold statement in your garden with its vertical appearance. It has long stalks and striking plumes of pink-purple blooms in Spring and Summer. It is a highly popular garden perennial, and at TN Nursery, we sell out of this plant quite often due to its striking appearance.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Blazing Star Plants

Blazing Star has upright, vivid purple blooms and long, thin, pointed leaves that will bring vertical structure and contrast to your garden. This native plant will become your late-season favorite with bold flowers that bloom from summer through early fall.

Plant in an area of your garden with full sun to encourage consistent flowering. Avoid planting in the shade: this will limit and can reduce flowering. Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage more new blooms throughout the growing season.

A great addition to the garden border, pond perimeter, pollinator or butterfly, or naturalistic style garden.

Give your new plants plenty of water when you first plant them to help establish a strong root system in their new home. Once established, this plant can tolerate drought and drier periods, but you can give it water weekly to help it thrive.

Cut back when the leaves begin to die off in the fall with your regular fall cleanup. Resist cutting back when the flowers begin to die to ensure the plant is getting optimal nutrients for the next season’s growth.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Blazing Star Plants

Blazing Star attracts bees and many butterflies with its nectar-filled blooms including Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Painted Ladies. Pair this vibrant perennial plant with other butterfly magnets including Coneflower, Bee Balm, Asters, and Black Eyed Susan for a great summer display that will last through the fall.

A great source of food for your local bird population! Birds will enjoy eating the seeds of this plant. Attract birds such as chickadees, sparrows, and goldfinches to your garden.

Plant Details - Blazing Star Plants

Family: Asteraceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 4 ft.

Spread: 1-2 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Summer

Flower Color: Purple

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look Upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Fall

Bloom/Foliage Color

Purple

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Care

Blazing Star thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Water regularly, especially in dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers encouraging more blooms—mulch to retain soil moisture and control weeds. Separate clumps every few years to preserve vigor.

Plant Reproduction

Blazing Star spreads locally by seed and expanding its root bunches, called corms.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

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Perfect Choice for My Garden

The Blazing Star was a great purchase. Healthy, tall, and vibrant. It instantly became the centerpiece of my perennial bed.

Love the Color and Height

I planted these along my walkway, and they look gorgeous. The flowers are bright and attract butterflies every day.

Exceeded My Expectations

Plants were larger than I thought they’d be. They rooted quickly and already show buds. Amazing quality from TN Nursery.

Good Plant, Quick Shipping

My Blazing Star arrived sooner than expected and looked fresh. Only downside is I wish I had ordered more.

Great Pop of Green

This plant is doing well and has a nice structure. Haven’t seen flowers yet but it already brightens up the garden.

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Caring Tips

How do I care for my Blazing Star Liatris?

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Care Tips

Light Requirements

Blazing Star thrives in full sun and needs at least six hours of natural sunlight every day. While it can handle partial shade, optimal flowering and robust, upright growth are ensured in full sun. This plant is ideal for sunny gardens and open landscapes.

Hardy Planting Zones

3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9

Blazing Star Liatris