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Genus: Liatris Species: spicata Common Name: Blazing Star Family: Asteraceae Order: Asterales Native: Eastern United States Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 6 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Red-purple Propagation: Seed and division Zone: 3-8 Note: Blazing Star is suitable for borders, butterfly gardens and cottage or prairie gardens. This Plant produces fluffy-looking disk flowers and is an excellent choice for cut flowers. Tall cultivars require staking. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.