This blazing star is native to New England where it occurs in sand plain habitats. Producing a flowering spike with lavender button-like blossoms along its length, this species attracts a multitude of insects that seek its nectar in late summer. Recommended for thin soils that drain well.
Long Island Ecotype.
This blazing star is native to New England where it occurs in sand plain habitats. Producing a flowering spike with lavender button-like blossoms along its length, this species attracts a multitude of insects that seek its nectar in late summer. Recommended for thin soils that drain well.
Long Island Ecotype.
HABIT
Height: 3-4’
Bloom Time: mid- to late summer
SITE CONDITIONS
Light: full sun, part shade
Soil: average to dry
CULTIVATION TIPS
Establishment: easy, requires well-draining soil
Deer Resistance: commonly browsed by deer
INTERACTIONS
Pollinator Support: very high
CONSERVATION
Native Range: local ecotype
Seed Origin: Long Island
