Description: 50 PURPLE BLAZING STAR FLOWER SEEDS (Liatris spicata)A Native American Perennial Flower that Produces Tall Spikes of Bright Purple Bottlebrushes Above the Tufts of Green, Grass-Like Leaves in Late Summer. It is a Very Attractive Addition in Mass Plantings in a Pollinator Garden, Rain Garden, Perennial Border, Native Plant Garden, or a Cottage Garden. Another Old Common Name for this Plant is Colic Root, Alluding to it's Medicinal Use. In NC it is Found in the Coastal and Piedmont Areas. The Tall Spikes of Flowers Bloom from the Top Down, are Showy and Attract Butterflies & Bees. The Foliage is Grass-Like and Grows in Clumps Growing 3-6' Foot Tall. This low-maintenance plant prefers average to moist, well-drained soils that range from acidic to neutral in pH. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and also tolerates summer heat and humidity. This particular species does better in moist soils than some other blazing stars. The plant has corms with shallow fibrous roots and can produce new colonies from its corms, though it most often propagates by seed.Zones 3-9Blazing Star Germination:1) Cold stratify in a zip lock bag filled with moist vermiculite. Place inside the fridge for 60 days.2) Plant the seeds in a seed starting mix, barely covering with just a dusting of soil. Keep near the top, planting no more than 1/16 of an inch deep. Use a spray bottle to mist them when needed.3) Place them where they will receive morning sun, or place under a grow lamp for 6 hours in the mornings.4) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil between 68-70 degrees F.5) Expect germination anytime between 20-45 days.
Price: 7.15 USD
Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina
End Time: 2023-12-22T15:50:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
Planting Time: 20-45 Days after 60 Day Cold Stratification
Common Name: Kobold Dense Blazing Star Flower
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green, Multicolor, Pink, Purple, Lavender
Growth Habit: Climbing & Clumping
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt, Must be Well Draining
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.5-7.5)
Type: Kobold Dense Blazing Star Butterfly Flower Garden Plant Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Liatris
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun, Partial Shade
Features: Air Purifying, Attracts Butterflies, Cold Hardy to Zone 3, Cold Resistant, Cross-Pollinating, Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Fast Growing, Flowering, Potted
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 50 SEEDS
