Soil Moisture: medium, somewhat moist but draining, to moderately dry, well drained sandy soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun to minimal high pine shade
Height: up to 4 - 5’ when blooming
Bloom Color: purple
Bloom Time: fall
Fauna: Very popular among butterflies and other pollinators. Birds eat the seeds and small insects that come to nectar on the flowers.
Field notes: Savanna blazing star is endemic to Florida with vouchered populations along western peninsular Florida from Tampa, south to Charlotte county. Deciduous during winter. Reseeds readily.
