Large Blazing Star is a striking perennial with tall spikes of purple flowers. Its bold color and vertical form make it a favorite in prairie plantings and gardens. This plant attracts a variety of pollinators and provides seeds for birds.
Habitat
It grows in prairies and open woodlands.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and butterflies; seeds are eaten by birds.
How common
Uncommon
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