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Prairie Blazing Star Seeds

Liatris pycnostachya

5.00 (1 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Prairie Blazing Star seeds in late fall, pressing them into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Liatris Pycnostachya 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, though they also flourish in moist soil. 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 the 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 Prairie Blazing Star seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Button Snakeroot, Thick-Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star

Latin Name: Liatris pycnostachya

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: 10,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 48 Inches

Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

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

Prairie Blazing Star Seeds 5.0
Review By Stan Green

The girls and flowers

I like the looks of this flower and thought the girls would like it as well but our winter just turned into early summer with rain and I have doubts that it will grow but I have my fingers crossed, also like the package the seeds came in

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~300 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~10,900 Seeds) $18.77 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $64.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $240.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $1,080.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This native favorite sends up tall spikes of bright, tufted blossoms that bloom from the top down. This perennial is one of the few in the Liatris family that likes wet areas, so it is often used in wetland plantings. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds find the pink spikes irresistible.
This striking native wildflower is often cultivated for its amazing ability to attract butterflies and bees. Though the meaning of the Latin genus name Liatris is a mystery, the species name pycnostachya means "crowded" and refers to the close grouping of the leaves and flowers. The first record of this species 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 Prairie Blazing Star seeds in late fall, pressing them into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Liatris Pycnostachya 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, though they also flourish in moist soil. 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 the 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 Prairie Blazing Star seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Button Snakeroot, Thick-Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star

Latin Name: Liatris pycnostachya

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: 10,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 48 Inches

Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

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

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By Stan Green

The girls and flowers

I like the looks of this flower and thought the girls would like it as well but our winter just turned into early summer with rain and I have doubts that it will grow but I have my fingers crossed, also like the package the seeds came in