Marsh Blazingstar
Liatris spicata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
NJ
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Marsh blazingstar produces tall spikes of bright purple flowers that bloom from top to bottom in summer and fall. This native perennial forms neat clumps with grass-like foliage and creates striking vertical accents in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Marsh Blazingstar is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May need staking in windy locations
- Foliage dies back completely in winter
Wildlife value
Host plant for painted lady butterfly, olive moth.
The dense flower spikes are magnets for bees, butterflies, and moths throughout the long blooming period. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other birds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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