Prairie Blazing Star sends up tall spikes of brilliant purple flowers in mid to late summer. The blooms open from top to bottom, creating long-lasting color. Butterflies are especially drawn to its nectar. It thrives in sunny sites with average to moist soil.
Our selection of native plants in 50-plug flats is available by pre-order only from March 1 to May 15, 2026, and will not be sold at the plant sale. Flats are provided by Pizzo Native Plant Nursery and feature pesticide-free, local-ecotype native plants.
All pre-orders must be picked up at the Sag Moraine Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 6, 2026, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm CT at Moraine Valley Community College (9000 W College Pkwy, Parking Lot D3, Palos Hills, IL 60465).
All sales are final and non-refundable.
