Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar

Whether you grow this native perennial wildflower in your garden or in a larger planting, your guaranteed to attract butterflies. During mid-summer, this deep purple stunner is often visited by Monarch and Swallowtail butterflies. 

Dense Blazingstar generally has a single long stem, with narrow lanceolate leaves growing on the lower portion. Flower heads grow closely along the upper stem.

This species is one of the showiest of all the prairie plants. A wet prairie with hundreds of Dense Blazingstars in bloom poking up above lower tallgrasses in late July and early August is a natural marvel.

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How To Plant Dense Blazingstar Seeds:

Direct sow seeds into prepared soil in late fall once soil temps are below 50 degrees (usually mid to late November). Can also be planted in winter during natural freeze / thaw cycles and early spring. Plant shallow, no deeper than 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep and lightly rake to work seed in. Plant in full sun. Can take 3 growing seasons to fully establish. 

What is Stratification?

Seed Info

Seed Envelopes contain approximately 0.02 ounces of seed and cover about 5 to 10 square feet.

Product Details

Flower Color: Pink or Purple

Height: 3 to 6 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Soil Hydrology: Mesic to Wet Soils

Bloom Time: August to September

Plant Type: Perennial

Stratification: Cold Moist (CM) 60 Days

Attracts: Birds, Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies

Product Code: LIA03F