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New England Blazing Star

New England Blazing Star is listed botanically as Liatris scariosa var. novae-angliae. It may also be listed as New England Gayfeather. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Liatris and in the family Asteraceae. PlotPal currently carries New England Blazing Star as an outdoor growing and flower reference. Recorded garden roles include native, pollinator, cut flower, ornamental. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.