Zone 8 · Blazing Star
Planting Blazing Star in Zone 8
Liatris spicata
✅ Blazing Star thrives in zone 8 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Blazing Star outside
Last frost has passed. Plant corms in spring, 2-3 inches deep. Unusual top-down bloom; monarch magnet.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
July – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
15" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Blazing Star in zone 8
Plant corms in spring, 2-3 inches deep. Unusual top-down bloom; monarch magnet.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Blazing Star peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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