Marsh Blazing Star - Liatris spicata *RPBB*

Tall wands of fluffy violet are beloved of hummingbirds and pollinators, especially bees, skippers, Monarchs, the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. It is also host plant to some moths. Rabbits may eat the young plants so caging is advised. Soil Type: Loam/Peat/Sand Soil Conditions: Wet-Average Flower Color: Violet Flower Time: June-September Height: 5' Light: Sun/Part-Sun Features: Rain Garden, Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Monarchs, Larval host Credits: Info courtesy of IllinoisWildflowers.Info; Photo courtesy of Julia Bunn