Description
Blazing stars love both damp and dry areas of the garden and can withstand the heat of summer with very little tending. Also known as Liatris spicata, you can place it in full sun or partial shade — it’s just that flexible.
Perfect for pollinator gardens or hummingbirds, it offers a feast for native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees. It is also a favorite nectar plant for Monarch butterflies and provides food for birds in winter when left to go to seed.
Benefits of Blazing Stars
- Attracts a wide range of beneficial insects
- Offers nectar for hummingbirds
- Food for songbirds in winter
- Host plant for flower moths
- Perennial plant that returns every spring
- Native wildflower plant suitable for landscaping
- Excellent cut flower for arrangements
Tips for Growing Liatris Spicata
Sow blazing stars seeds in the fall in warm regions or in the early spring in temperate zones. Direct sow 8 weeks before the first frost date in fall or 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost date in spring.
For more information, please visit our comprehensive sowing and growing instructions for Blazing Stars here.
Liatris Spicata Details
- Life span: Perennial
- Color scheme: purple, lavender
- Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Time to Germinate: 15-21 days.
- Time to maturity: 18-24 weeks
Terms of Sale
Sold by weight — you’ll receive a minimum of 500 mg of seed or more, about 150 seeds, in a small envelope, as well as detailed instructions for planting and care.
Shipping Cost is Flat Rate and covers all seed orders from Southern Garden, with no additional charges no matter how many you order.
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