Prairie Blazing Star Seeds

Create a tall, dramatic statement in your garden with Prairie Blazing Star. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its very tall, impressive spires of feathery, purple flowers that have a unique top-down blooming habit. A true pollinator powerhouse, the flower spikes are an absolute magnet for monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. It's a fantastic choice for adding a strong vertical element to the back of perennial borders or for creating a beautiful, naturalized prairie or meadow garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• Very tall, feathery spires of vibrant purple flowers create a stunning vertical accent.
• One of the best plants for attracting monarch butterflies.
• A unique and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
• A hardy, low-maintenance native perennial that returns year after year.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: 90 days, often blooms in the first year if started early.
• USDA Zone: 3-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended. Or, direct sow in the fall for a natural cold period.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers average to moist, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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