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Button Blazing Star Seeds

Liatris aspera

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Rough Blazing Star seeds in late fall, pressing them into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 3-4 weeks at temperatures of 65-70 degrees F. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.

Growing: Young plants will need to be watered as they develop; because of the development of their extensive root systems, blooming usually does not occur until the second year of growth. Mature plants tolerate drought well, and can easily rot with too much moisture. After three or four years, the plants may need to be divided for the best growth. This should be done after blooming, when the plant has gone dormant. These plants attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Harvesting: These blooms make excellent cut flowers. Choose stalks with about one third of the flowers open, and place them in water immediately; strip the foliage that will fall below the surface of the water. For dried flowers, hang the spikes upside down in a dry, warm place for about three weeks.

Seed Saving: When the flowers fade, they will eventually develop into a fluffy seed head. Since small birds love to eat Rough Blazing Star seed, harvest promptly to avoid loss. Cut the stems as soon as the fluff darkens slightly and can be removed. Spread the stalks out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, strip the fluff from the stems and clean it as well as possible. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Rough Blazing Star, Button Blazing Star, Tall Blazing Star, Tall Gayfeather

Latin Name: Liatris aspera

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 14,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Button Blazing Star Seeds 5.0
Review By Greg

great seeds!!

These are so beautiful and filled with Monarchs daily!

Button Blazing Star Seeds 5.0
Review By Laura Thomas

So far so good

Looking forward to planting then this spring. Will be ordering other things from here soon.

Button Blazing Star Seeds 5.0
Review By Cathy Fry

Impressed!

I just received my first order and was very impressed. The order came very quickly, had beautiful & excellent packaging and each package providing detailed handling instructions. I chose to start a few of the flower seeds in my greenhouse and was very pleased with the generous quantity/quality of seeds in each pack . I was also able to find several seeds for native flowers that I've been looking for for quite a long time too. I am now anxiously awaiting them to grow large enough to plant in my yard. I will definitely be placing future orders and will definitely recommend everwilde to my fellow gardeners.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $9.60 $7.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $21.00 $16.80 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~14,500 Seeds) $60.00 $48.00 -+
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $240.00 $192.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $900.00 $720.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This striking native takes a few years to grow from seed but is very attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Rows of feathery, pink blossoms line the tall stems of this eye-catcher. It is successfully used as a summer bloomer in native prairie plantings.
Button Blazing Star is a striking native wildflower that is often cultivated for its amazing ability to attract butterflies and bees. Though the meaning of the Latin genus name Liatris in Liatris aspera is a mystery, the species name aspera means "rough" and refers to the coarse texture of the leaves. The first record of Button Blazing Star can be found in the botanical notes of Andre Michaux, a French botanist who explored the American West about a decade before the famous Lewis and Clark expedition.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Rough Blazing Star seeds in late fall, pressing them into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 3-4 weeks at temperatures of 65-70 degrees F. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.

Growing: Young plants will need to be watered as they develop; because of the development of their extensive root systems, blooming usually does not occur until the second year of growth. Mature plants tolerate drought well, and can easily rot with too much moisture. After three or four years, the plants may need to be divided for the best growth. This should be done after blooming, when the plant has gone dormant. These plants attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Harvesting: These blooms make excellent cut flowers. Choose stalks with about one third of the flowers open, and place them in water immediately; strip the foliage that will fall below the surface of the water. For dried flowers, hang the spikes upside down in a dry, warm place for about three weeks.

Seed Saving: When the flowers fade, they will eventually develop into a fluffy seed head. Since small birds love to eat Rough Blazing Star seed, harvest promptly to avoid loss. Cut the stems as soon as the fluff darkens slightly and can be removed. Spread the stalks out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, strip the fluff from the stems and clean it as well as possible. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Rough Blazing Star, Button Blazing Star, Tall Blazing Star, Tall Gayfeather

Latin Name: Liatris aspera

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 14,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By Greg

great seeds!!

These are so beautiful and filled with Monarchs daily!

5.0

Review By Laura Thomas

So far so good

Looking forward to planting then this spring. Will be ordering other things from here soon.

5.0

Review By Cathy Fry

Impressed!

I just received my first order and was very impressed. The order came very quickly, had beautiful & excellent packaging and each package providing detailed handling instructions. I chose to start a few of the flower seeds in my greenhouse and was very pleased with the generous quantity/quality of seeds in each pack . I was also able to find several seeds for native flowers that I've been looking for for quite a long time too. I am now anxiously awaiting them to grow large enough to plant in my yard. I will definitely be placing future orders and will definitely recommend everwilde to my fellow gardeners.