Prairie Blazing Star

Liatris pycnostachya

A stunning native perennial featuring tall, fuzzy purple spikes that attract butterflies and bees. Excellent for rain gardens and meadow plantings.

Sowing Depth Plant Spacing Sun Exposure Height

1/8" – 1/4" 12" – 18" Full Sun 3' – 5'

INSTRUCTIONS

When to Sow: For best results, sow outdoors in late fall or early winter. Seeds require 60 days of cold, moist stratification to germinate.

Spring Sowing: If planting in spring, mix seeds with moist sand in a bag and refrigerate for 2 months before sowing.

Sowing: Press seeds into firm, weed-free soil. Do not bury deeply; seeds need light to germinate.

Care: Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. Once mature, plants are drought-tolerant and prefer well-drained soil.

Note: Plants typically bloom in their second or third year once the corm (bulb) is established.