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How to Grow and Care for Scaly blazing star

Scaly blazing star is known for its adaptability and low maintenance requirements, making it easy for gardeners to care for. Key care points include ensuring well-drained soil to mimic its natural environment and providing full sun exposure for optimal growth and flower production. Additionally, scaly blazing star is drought-tolerant once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Scaly blazing star

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Scaly blazing star exhibits striking spiky purple inflorescences from late summer into fall. Typically reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm), this upright perennial emerges from below-ground corms. The foliage is composed of small, narrow linear leaves along the stems. Unusual one-inch (2.5 cm) flower heads boast squarish bracts, arrayed in a linear fashion on an unbranched stem. These prominent features make scaly blazing star a magnet for an array of pollinators including hummingbirds, moths, and butterflies.