Blazing star

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Blazing star (liatris sp.) several species cultivated. Also called gay feather. Grow 2 to 4 feet in clumps with stiff, grass-like foliage and tall flower spikes in summer. Flowers available in white, pink or purple. Good in natural areas. Sun to part-sun. Best in well-drained soil. Sandy soil okay. Some tolerate wet. Most are native to the midwest and have become established in new england. Zone 3

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