grass-leaf blazing star

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-3 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seeds take longer to establish than corm divisions.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 2 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves alternate, lanceolate with hairs.

Flowers

Tube-shaped purple to lavender flowers on a spike.

Fruit

Achene.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Dry habitats including longleaf pine sandhills, forests, woodlands, and pine barrens.

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common in the South Carolina coastal plain, sandhills, and piedmont. Rare in the mountains.