Prairie Blazing Star – 50 Seeds
Create a tall, dramatic statement in your garden with Prairie Blazing Star. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its very tall, impressive spires of feathery, purple flowers that have a unique top-down blooming habit. A true pollinator powerhouse, the flower spikes are an absolute magnet for monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. It's a fantastic choice for adding a strong vertical element to the back of perennial borders or for creating a beautiful, naturalized prairie or meadow garden. ⭐ What you'll love Very tall, feathery spires of vibrant purple flowers create a stunning vertical accent. One of the best plants for attracting monarch butterflies. A unique and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets. A hardy, low-maintenance native perennial that returns year after year. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-5 feet Days to Maturity: 90 days, often blooms in the first year if started early. USDA Zone: 3-8 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended. Or, direct sow in the fall for a natural cold period. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers average to moist, well-draining soil. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Create a tall, dramatic statement in your garden with Prairie Blazing Star. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its very tall, impressive spires of feathery, purple flowers that have a unique top-down blooming habit. A true pollinator powerhouse, the flower spikes are an absolute magnet for monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. It's a fantastic choice for adding a strong vertical element to the back of perennial borders or for creating a beautiful, naturalized prairie or meadow garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- Very tall, feathery spires of vibrant purple flowers create a stunning vertical accent.
- One of the best plants for attracting monarch butterflies.
- A unique and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
- A hardy, low-maintenance native perennial that returns year after year.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: 90 days, often blooms in the first year if started early.
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended. Or, direct sow in the fall for a natural cold period.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers average to moist, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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