Showing off it seems while it blooms. Prairie Blazingstar (Liatris pycnostachya) does seem to blaze a path, as it blooms in the summer prairie. When growing on undisturbed prairies, they can literally cover the landscape with its bright purple blooms; making quite a show. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergBlazing Star continues to shine as the nearby Purple Coneflowers reach the end of their bloom cycle for the summer. Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg