Northern Wildflowers Dense Blazing Star Pkg.

Approximately 80 seeds per package, covers 40 ft²

Height:  3-4 feet tall
Plant in:  Full Sun in Medium to Moist Site
Blooms:  August to September 
Zone 3-10
 
Dense blazingstars (Liatris spicata), the whimsical flower spikes of this Northeastern native, are loved by hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Blazingstar supplies a winter food source for birds and is deer-resistant. It prefers well-drained sites, as the stem may rot if overwintered in waterlogged soil. An excellent accent plant, especially when planted next to natives with contrasting yellow blooms, such as green-headed coneflower, black-eyed susans and lance-leaf coreopsis.

Cold, moist stratification is required. Mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedlings dry out while they are establishing.

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Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.