Also known as Marsh Blazing Star, this herbaceous perennial grows 3 to 4 feet tall. It has linear, grass-like leaves that are clumped toward the base of the plant and continue up the stem till they reach the showy flower cluster: a tall spike of rayless, densely packed, rose-purple or white flower heads. This plant grows in full sun and moist soils, and is favored by butterflies as well as hummingbirds.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666-5593 |
midatlantic@audubon.org3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431
Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
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(717) 676-1045
P.O. Box 369, Dover, DE 19903
Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
6845 Sunshine Avenue, Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 592-8077
7500 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 529-0552
2740 Greene Lane, Baldwin, MD 21013
(800) 498-1560
4809 Long Green Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057
(410) 592-6766
3621 Church Hill Road, Churchill, MD 21623
(410) 556-6010
14812 Jarretsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 667-9453
7838 Babikow Road, Baltimore, MD 21237
(410) 391-4200
1820 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 324-4053
1820 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 823-1335
6131 Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD 21239
(844) 756-8688
19960 Gore Mill Road, Freeland, MD 21053
(410) 329-6466
12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2847
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
7500 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220
410-696-1372
3400 Lowman Lane, Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 775-7700
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
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