Purple Blazing Star brings striking elegance to any landscape with its tall spikes of fluffy purple flowers. These eye-catching blooms attract bees and butterflies, making them ideal for pollinator gardens. With drought tolerance and low maintenance, Purple Blazing Star is perfect for areas with limited water, providing a vibrant pop of color in late summer through fall.
*Cold-Hardy Perennial – Hardy to zone 3, suitable for colder climates.
*Flowers in Second Year – Blooms begin in the plant’s second growing season.
*Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity.
*Drought Tolerant – Low-maintenance, ideal for water-wise gardens.
*Tall, Elegant Growth – Reaches a mature height of 3-4 feet (1-1.2 m), adding vertical interest.
*Bloom Period – Blooms from late summer to fall, extending garden color.
Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds.
Product Title: Purple Blazing Star Seeds – Tall, Fluffy Purple Spikes for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden (100 Seeds)
Blazing Star - Dense Purple Seeds
Start Blazing Star seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost date, or direct-seed them outdoors in the fall. To improve germination indoors, cold stratify the seeds by placing them in a moist paper towel inside a plastic bag or container and refrigerating for 2-3 weeks. (Cold stratification is not necessary for fall-planted seeds.)
Press seeds into the soil and cover lightly, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist, as germination typically occurs in about 45 days but may take longer in cooler temperatures. Note that germination can be erratic.
After the last frost, transplant seedlings to a full sun location, spacing plants 24 inches (60 cm) apart.
Liatris spicata
Also known as Gayfeather