Liatris, Prairie Blazingstar 'Minnesota Native'
Out of stock
Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- July, August, September
Description
Bright purple flower spikes opening from the terminal end and slowly descending towards the base. Flowers are excellent for attracting butterflies; seed heads attract birds. Very adaptable to soil conditions.
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Details
Prairie Blazing Star | Liatris pychnostachya
Plant Height: 24 inches
Flower Height: 5 feet
Spread: 24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Gayfeather
Brand: Gertens
Description:
An upright clump-forming plant that towers to the sky with its tall flower spikes; visually spectacular when massed together along a border or as a garden accent; easily grown, hardy and disease resistant
Ornamental Features
Prairie Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Landscape Attributes
Prairie Blazing Star is an herbaceous perennial with a rigidly upright and towering form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Self-Seeding
Prairie Blazing Star is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Planting & Growing
Prairie Blazing Star will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 5 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of North America. It can be propagated by division.
More Information
| Common Family Name | Blazing Star |
|---|---|
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Bloom or Harvest Time | July, August, September |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
| Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |