Prairie Blazing Star – 50 Seeds
Create a tall, dramatic statement in your garden with Prairie Blazing Star. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its very tall, impressive spires of feathery, purple flowers that have a unique top-down blooming habit. A true pollinator powerhouse, the flower spikes are an absolute magnet for monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. It's a fantastic choice for adding a strong vertical element to the back of perennial borders or for creating a beautiful, naturalized prairie or meadow garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- Very tall, feathery spires of vibrant purple flowers create a stunning vertical accent.
- One of the best plants for attracting monarch butterflies.
- A unique and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
- A hardy, low-maintenance native perennial that returns year after year.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: 90 days, often blooms in the first year if started early.
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended. Or, direct sow in the fall for a natural cold period.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers average to moist, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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