If you’re a fan of monarch butterflies, meadow blazing star would be a great addition to your garden. It’s many blooms are a concentrated nectar source for monarchs giving the plant the nickname “Monarch Magnet.” It is also valuable for native bees including the endangered rusty patched bumblebee.
Meadow blazing star grows best in medium to moist soils. It tolerates summer heat and humidity, but avoid planting it in soils that stay wet.