Cylindric Blazingstar

Liatris cylindracea, Asteraceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sea HollyEryngium maritimum

Pollinator Sharing

Western Sky AsterSymphyotrichum ascendens

Pollinator Sharing

Bluestone EryngoEryngium integrifolium

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Rocky Mountain GoldenrodSolidago multiradiata

Goldenrod allelopathic compounds can inhibit germination and establishment of other Asteraceae including Liatris

Glossy-leaf AsterSymphyotrichum firmum

Asteraceae species compete for similar resources and may have allelopathic interactions within the family

Uses

Functions

Attracts Monarch ButterfliesSupports Specialist Liatris BeesMid-Summer Nectar SourceHabitat For Ambush BugsDrought-Tolerant Pollinator Magnet

Edible Parts

Roots

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Kidney SupportDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Cylindric Blazingstar grow in?

Cylindric Blazingstar grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Cylindric Blazingstar?

Good companions for Cylindric Blazingstar include Sea Holly, Western Sky Aster, Bluestone Eryngo.

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