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Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather
Liatris spicata 'Blue'
Blazing Star Gayfeather
In stock · from $14.99
Blue-tinged purple flowers appear in summer with fluffy spikes opening from top to bottom unlike many other perennials. Long lasting blooms attract a variety of pollinators. Easy to care for and tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-20.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather need?
Moderate water use.
Will Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Blazing Star Gayfeather wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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