Dense Blazing Star- Liatris spicata
Dense Blazing Star- Liatris spicata
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Liatris spicata, the dense blazing star or prairie feather, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern North America where it grows in moist prairies and sedge meadows.
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Height | 3' - 5' |
Bloom Color | Lavender, Pink, Purple |
Bloom Time | Aug, Sep |
Spacing | 6" - 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Root Type | Corm |
Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Hummingbirds |
Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
Direct Sowing Time | Fall |
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Somewhat tolerant of poor soils, but prefers moist, fertile ones and generally performs better in moist soils than most other species of Liatris. Intolerant of wet soils in winter. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. May be grown from seed, but is slow to establish.