Blazing Star Seeds

1/4 Pound

Price:

$19.95

1 Pound

Price:

$69.95

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Quick Overview

This purple-spiked native of the prairie is so loved it's a florist favorite. Loves dry gritty soil, full sun. Perennial.

Details

SKU	LISG
Common Name	Blazing Star or Gayfeather
Botanical Name	Liatris spicata
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Perennial
Seeds Per Pound	136,077
Bloom Time	Summer to fall
Primary Flower Color	Purple
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny
Estimated Mature Height	24-48 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To	North America
Native to	Most open areas of North America east of the Mississippi; Canada to Florida and Mexico.
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Suggested Uses	Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers
Is It Storable?	Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

Also called “gayfeather”, this wildflower has become a florist’s favorite in recent years. The tall purple spikes are striking in arrangements—and in meadows.

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