Slender Blazing Star
Liatris gracilis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Slender blazing star is a native perennial that produces tall spikes of purple flowers from summer into fall. This drought-tolerant wildflower grows in neat clumps and attracts numerous pollinators during its long blooming period.
In an HOA neighborhood
Slender Blazing Star is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant in winter leaving bare ground
Wildlife value
The purple flower spikes are excellent for bees, butterflies, and moths throughout the summer and fall blooming season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Slender Blazing Star need?
- Slender Blazing Star grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Slender Blazing Star bloom?
- Slender Blazing Star blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Slender Blazing Star native?
- Slender Blazing Star (Liatris gracilis) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Slender Blazing Star attract?
- Slender Blazing Star draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
- Is Slender Blazing Star HOA-friendly?
- Slender Blazing Star is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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