Corymbose Blazingstar (Carphephorus corymbosus)

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Corymbose Blazingstar Plant Care

Carphephorus corymbosus (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray

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Liatris corymbosa Nutt. 1818

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Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Corymbose Blazingstar?

Plant Corymbose Blazingstar in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Corymbose Blazingstar Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Corymbose Blazingstar?

Corymbose Blazingstar (Carphephorus corymbosus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Carphephorus genus. Corymbose Blazingstar is native to the southeastern United States in the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Corymbose Blazingstar is also known as Corymbose华丽星, Liatris corymbosa.

Corymbose Blazingstar displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Corymbose Blazingstar produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Water a young or newly planted Corymbose Blazingstar every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–10 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Corymbose Blazingstar Need?

Corymbose Blazingstar thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Corymbose Blazingstar Prefer?

Carphephorus corymbosus tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Corymbose Blazingstar prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Corymbose Blazingstar to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Feed Corymbose Blazingstar every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Corymbose Blazingstar is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Corymbose Blazingstar can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Prune Corymbose Blazingstar while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

How Do You Care for a Corymbose Blazingstar in Winter?

Corymbose Blazingstar is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Corymbose Blazingstar?

Corymbose Blazingstar can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to daisy-leaf everlasting plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Corymbose Blazingstar Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Corymbose Blazingstar, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Corymbose Blazingstar?

Corymbose Blazingstar is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Corymbose Blazingstar Need?

Corymbose Blazingstar grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Corymbose Blazingstar is native to the southeastern United States in the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. In cooler regions, grow Corymbose Blazingstar as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Corymbose Blazingstar is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Carphephorus genus — compare its care with other Carphephorus species on PlantoScan.

Carphephorus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Corymbose Blazingstar thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Carphephorus corymbosus (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 67 (1841)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Corymbose Blazingstar, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Photo: Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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