Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
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A Meadow Star for a Resplendent Garden
Flaming Star Seeds (Liatris spicata) , offered by Semences OSC.
Add a unique touch to your garden with this spectacular perennial. Native to the Canadian prairies, blazing stars produce beautiful purple flower spikes from July to September. Frost and wind tolerant, these flowers are perfect for borders, rockeries and pollinator gardens. Growing 60 to 120 cm tall, they thrive in moist habitats and add an elegant, natural dimension to any space.
Plant height: 60-120 cm
Companion plants: Rudbeckia, echinacea, milkweed
Enemy plants: Poorly drained soils
Suggested Uses: Borders, rock gardens, native plantings, butterfly gardens
Plant Type: Perennial
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors in a soilless mix in early March. Give the seeds a cold treatment by refrigerating or freezing for 10 days to improve germination. Then place under light at 68°F (20°C). After germination, grow on at a slightly cooler temperature, then harden off and transplant to a sunny site. For natural stratification, sow directly in the fall. Germination can take 10 to 30 days.
Invite this rare and precious wildflower into your garden for a vibrant, long-lasting display.
