Liatris pycnostachya \'Lavender Glowsticks\'

$Liatris \'Lavender Glowsticks\' Prairie Blazing Star$

$Liatris \'Lavender Glowsticks\' Prairie Blazing Star$
$Liatris \'Lavender Glowsticks\' Prairie Blazing Star$

Common Name: Prairie Blazing Star

Seed strain of the North American native perennial Liatris pycnostachya. This is a durable prairie plant, capable of thriving in tough clay soils and the heat of the summer. \'Lavender Glowsticks\' was selected for exceptionally tall flower stalks - making up more than half of the plants total height - and long period of bloom. Flowers appear in the heat of the summer and are popular with pollinators and butterflies. A robust mound of dark foliage skirts the base of the plant.

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Grade #1 Bare Root

Height:

4.0 Feet

Spread:

1.5-2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Liatris thrive in well-drained soil in full sun. It is a suitable choice for southern gardens since it is very tolerant of hot summers. The roots of this genus are tuberous, and they may be lifted every few years and divided. When doing so, use a sharp knife, allow at least one eye per division, and dust the newly cut ends with a fungicidal powder before replanting.

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