Perennials

Liatris pycnostachya 'Lavender Glowsticks'

Lavender Glowsticks prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya 'Lavender Glowsticks'. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Tall lavender flower spikes rise above a dense base of narrow leaves. A robust seed strain of a native prairie plant. Divide established clumps when crowded.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 4 ft. tall × 18–24 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: Lavender purple; early–midsummer.

Sizes & prices

#1$19.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, not browse-proof.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged roots.
Clay soil: Tolerates clay with drainage.
Heat: Tolerates hot summers.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Native range

Native range / parentage: Seed strain of North American native prairie blazing star. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Sources & photo credits

Walters Gardens

Kew Science, Plants of the World Online

Photo: Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. · Authorized promotional use

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.