Flowers - Blazing Star (Gayfeather)
The Blazing Star/Gayfeather flower (Liatris spicata) produces a long, spiky, fluffy flower that begins blooming at the top of the stem, working its way down until it looks like a wild bottlebrush. This hardy perennial is tolerant of heat, drought, frost, and cold. Stem grows 2'-3' tall, with the purple, pink, or white flower taking it as tall as 6'.
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Bloom season: Summer, fall
- Attracts: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Blissfulness, happiness, joy
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Liatris spicata
- Hardiness: Zones 3-10
- Planting season: Spring, fall
- Days to maturity: 55-70 days
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
- Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 21-35 days
- Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
- Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, chalky, moist, well-drained
- Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Frost tolerant: Yes
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
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