How much sun does Few-head blazingstar need?

Few-head blazingstar grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Few-head blazingstar bloom?

Few-head blazingstar blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Few-head blazingstar native?

Few-head blazingstar (Liatris cylindracea) is native to AL, AR, GA, IA and 12 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Few-head blazingstar attract?

Few-head blazingstar draws bumble bees, butterflies, and skippers.

Few-head blazingstar

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Liatris cylindracea

Last reviewed: September 2026

Few-head blazingstar (Liatris cylindracea) is a perennial forb native to AL, AR, GA, IA and 12 more states. It blooms in July, August, and September. The flowers draw bumble bees, butterflies, and skippers.

Toxicity unknown

Few-head blazingstar (Liatris cylindracea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 9"–12" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, GA, IA and 12 more states

Pollinators

bumble bees, butterflies, skippers

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A compact, upright prairie perennial with grass-like leaves and a single dense spike of rose-purple, button-like flowers that open from the top down. Stays neat and clump-forming without spreading aggressively.

Growing Few-head blazingstar

Grow Few-head blazingstar in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 9 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

A strong butterfly nectar plant, especially valuable during monarch migration, and heavily visited by bumble bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Few-head blazingstar need?: Few-head blazingstar grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Few-head blazingstar bloom?: Few-head blazingstar blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Few-head blazingstar native?: Few-head blazingstar (Liatris cylindracea) is native to AL, AR, GA, IA and 12 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Few-head blazingstar attract?: Few-head blazingstar draws bumble bees, butterflies, and skippers.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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