Dense Blazing Star grows up to 3 ft tall in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils. It blooms July through October on upright flower spikes, creating strong vertical accents in borders and meadows.
Ecological Benefits
The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, and its seedheads provide food for songbirds like goldfinches in autumn.