Dotted Blazing Star adds delicate charm to any garden with its slender spikes of soft lavender-pink flowers. These graceful blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making them a favorite for biodiversity-focused gardens. With excellent drought tolerance and adaptability to various soil types, this hardy prairie native perennial is a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
*Cold-Hardy Perennial – Hardy to zone 3, thriving in northern and cold climates.
*Flowers in Second Year – Blooms begin in the plant’s second growing season.
*Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
*Extremely Drought Tolerant – Perfect for water-wise and low-maintenance gardens.
*Graceful Growth – Reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm), adding soft vertical accents.
*Bloom Period – Blooms in late summer, adding color to the garden during the season’s peak.
Each packet contains approximately 40 seeds.
Product Title: Dotted Blazing Star Seeds – Graceful Lavender-Pink Blooms for Pollinator Gardens (40 Seeds)
Blazing Star - Dotted 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