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Rocky Mountain blazing star
Liatris ligulistylis
In the United States:
Native
· also called Meadow Blazing Star, Meadow Gayfeather, Northern Plains Blazing Star
Late-summer bloomer providing nectar and pollen to honeybees and other pollinators during a period of limited forage; attractive spikes open from the top down over several weeks in full sun on well-drained soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–September |
| Duration | ~6 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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