Botanical Name: Liatris spicata Common Name: Marsh Blazing Star Species Category: Mesic Prairie/ Wetland Forb Another wonderful wildflower of the genus Liatris, this species prefers medium to wet soils and full sun. It grows up to 5' high and blooms mid summer to early fall. The purple flower heads attract butterflies.

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