Description: Fresh seeds harvested 09/2022COMMON NAMES: Prairie Blazing Star, Prairie Gayfeather, Prairie Liatris, Kansas Blazing Star, Kansas Gayfeather, Kansas Liatris, Cat-tail Blazing Star, Cat-tail Gayfeather, Cat-tail Liatris, Hairy Button-snakeroot. Special Value to Native BEES The stems of this showy perennial are 2-5 ft. tall, and nearly half of this is the flower spike. A spike of rayless, rose-purple (rarely white), cylindrical, stalkless flower heads densely crowded on a coarse, hairy, very leafy stem. Stamens and styles protrude from the purple, tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance. Flowers bloom from the top of the spike downward. The lower portion of the stem is covered with short, fuzzy, grass-like leaves. One of the most popular of the blazing stars, this is sometimes grown as an ornamental. The species name, from the Greek for "crowded," describes both the leaves and the flower heads. A species found in dry prairies, Dotted Blazing Star (L. punctata), hasd with resinous dots and long, pointed, flat bracts beneath the flower heads. Prairie Blazing Star is a perennial wildflower native to the central United States where it can often be found growing in tallgrass prairies, open woods, and meadows. Plant grows to about 4 feet in height and produces tall spikes of tightly bunched, lavender to purple colored flowers that bloom from July through September. Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry, MoistSoil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)CaCO3 Tolerance: LowDrought Tolerance: HighHeat Tolerant: YesTypically blooms in the 2nd year.Soil Description: Moist, well-drained soils. Rocky, Sandy, Sandy Loam, preferably of poor qualityConditions Comments: One of the few Liatris species that grows well in very moist soils. Use Ornamental: Showy, Wildflower meadow, Pocket prairie, Rock gardens, PERENNIAL, gardenUse Wildlife: Butterflies frequent Liatris spp. Nectar-Bees, Nectar-Butterflies, Nectar-insects Use Other: This blazing star makes an excellent cut flower, blooming in top-down order. FREE shipping, NO Tracking. If you require tracking number, please be advised that USPS first class fees/charges $3.74 to provide a tracking number. Please include tracking postal service fee at check or feel free to contact us for any inquiries. Please assure your address is correct. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR SEEDS within 10 days, please send us a message. *PLANT USES DISCLAIMER* Any information in this listing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. *SEEDS DISCLAIMER* Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times, it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or soil/water/lighting.
Price: 3.54 USD
Location: Kingwood, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-05T18:43:39.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Common Name: Blazing Star
Genus: Liatris
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Flowering