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Liatris – 50 Seeds
Liatris – 50 Seeds
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Liatris Flower Seeds growing facts
| Botanical name | Liatris spicata |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Perennial (corm), USDA zones 3–9 |
| When to sow | Outdoors in late fall or winter; or spring after cold stratification |
| Sowing depth | About 1/4 inch |
| Spacing | 12–15 inches |
| Germination | 20–45 days; improved by 4–6 weeks of cold-moist stratification |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to bloom | Usually second year from seed; blooms summer |
| Height | 2–4 feet |
| Seeds per pack | 50 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🌸 Liatris – Blazing Star, Pollinator-Friendly Native Perennial
Add bold vertical color to your landscape with Liatris (Liatris spicata), also called blazing star or gayfeather. This North American native produces tall, upright spikes of rosy-purple flowers that open from the top down, rising above clumps of grassy foliage. It is a magnet for bees and butterflies and a reliable, low-maintenance choice for sunny gardens.
Features:
- Purple flower spikes in summer
- Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant once established
- Ideal for borders, native gardens, and mass plantings
Growing Info:
- Height: 2–4 feet
- Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; avoid soggy winter soil
- Sow outdoors in late fall or winter, or give seeds 4–6 weeks of cold, moist stratification before spring sowing
- Usually blooms in the second year from seed, then returns each year from a corm (zones 3–9)
Liatris Flower Seeds FAQ
Do Liatris seeds need stratification?
Yes, 4–6 weeks of cold, moist treatment improves germination. Fall or winter sowing outdoors does this naturally.
When should I plant Liatris?
Sow outdoors in late fall or winter so seeds get a natural cold period in any region, or start stratified seed in early spring.
How long until it blooms?
Usually in the second year from seed.
Is it perennial?
Yes, it returns each year from a corm in zones 3–9.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.