Blazing Star (Gayfeather) Flowers

The Blazing Star/Gayfeather flower (Liatris spicata) produces a long, spiky, fluffy flower that begins blooming at the top of the stem, working its way down until it looks like a wild bottlebrush. This hardy perennial is tolerant of heat, drought, frost, and cold. Stem grows 2'-3' tall, with the purple, pink, or white flower taking it as tall as 6'. Life cycle: Perennial Bloom season: Summer, fall Attracts: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators Flower meaning: Blissfulness, happiness, joy SEED PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Liatris spicata Hardiness: Zones 3-10 Planting season: Spring, fall Days to maturity: 55-70 days Cold stratify: Yes Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart Days to germinate (sprout): 21-35 days Germination soil temps: 65F-75F Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, chalky, moist, well-drained Soil pH: 5.5-7.5 Water needs: Average Sun needs: Full sun Frost tolerant: Yes Drought tole