Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Ontario Blazing Star, Cylindrical Blazing Star,
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: August-September
Height: 9” to 12”
Spacing: 12” to 15”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
USDA Zone: 4a-8b
Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify for 1 to 3 months for best results. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 14000
Fluffy, rose-purple flower heads appear on top of this shorter species of Blazing Star. Growing only one to two feet high, it is a charming small variety of this much-loved species. Birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds love this native perennial! Fast becoming a favorite with florist as well, these lovely wildflowers are commonly seen in summer bouquets.
