Blazing Star Seeds – Liatris Spicata

Blazing Star Seeds – Liatris Spicata produce tall, elegant spikes of violet-purple blooms that add a striking vertical accent to gardens and landscapes. Also known as Gayfeather, this perennial wildflower is a favorite among gardeners for its long-lasting blooms and ability to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

The plant features slender, grass-like foliage and dense flower spikes that bloom from the top downward, providing a unique and dramatic floral display. Blazing Star is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, making it a low-maintenance yet visually captivating addition to flower beds, borders, and pollinator gardens.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Blazing Star

• Scientific Name: Liatris spicata

• Flower Color: Violet to purple

• Bloom Size: 12–18 inches tall flower spikes

• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping

• Height: 2–4 feet (60–120 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

• Special Feature: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Germination Time: 20–45 days

• Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–15 inches (30–38 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 2–4 feet (60–120 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to September

  • Mid Zones (6–7): April to October

  • Southern Zones (8–9): March to November

• Maintenance: Low; remove spent blooms to encourage reflowering and divide clumps every 3–4 years

• Uses: Garden borders, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements