Liatris spicata #1
Liatris spicata #1
Blazing Star
Purple blazing star spires, essential butterfly magnet, easy perennial
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Rosy-purple 36" flowers open from the top of the spike downwards. Widely grown as a cut flower. A tough North American native. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbird moths.
Botanical Name- Liatris spicata
Pronunciation- ly-AT-riss spy-KAY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Violet purple
Bloom Time- June - July
Companion Plants- Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (tall spires, hummingbird-friendly red)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar), hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50B
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back in late fall; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential for healthy corms.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust
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