Common Name
Large blazing star
Eastern blazing star
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
9,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Dry rocky woodlands, barrens, outcrops, and road banks. Infrequent in the Virginia mountains; rare in the northern and inner Piedmont
Wildlife Value: Pollinators are attracted to the flowers. Birds eat seed
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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