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Pinkscale Blazing Star
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Pinkscale Blazing Star

Liatris elegans
In the United States: Native · also called pinkscale blazing star, elegant blazing star

Honeybees visit pinkscale blazing star primarily for its abundant nectar during the late summer to early fall bloom period, contributing to pre-winter honey flows in its range. Peak blooming hits in August through September, with flowers opening from the top down on tall spikes. This native perennial is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun, with minimal management needs but sensitivity to overly wet conditions.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) August–October
Hardiness zones5-9
Duration~3 weeks
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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