Blazing star typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
blazing star
Liatris graminifolia
Blazing star (Liatris graminifolia) is a native wildflower native to the temperate regions of North America. It reaches a maximum height of four feet with violet-pink flowers and twisted green leaves. Blooming from July to October, the individual stems produce nectar-rich flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies in the summer and fall. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the leaves provide food for grazers like deer and rabbits. The rugged beauty of these wildflowerst is perfect for naturalized, mixed perennial gardens.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Root Cutting,Cormlet Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Lavender-purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Blazing star (Liatris graminifolia) is an attractive late-summer flowering perennial. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly for best growth and flowering. Watering: Water plants deeply and regularly during their first growing season to help them establish. During hot summer weather, water plants at least once a week, making sure that the soil stays consistently moist while avoiding pooling. In cooler climates, plants should be watered every few weeks or as needed. Established plants are quite drought tolerant and require less frequent irrigation.
sunlight
The blazing star plant species (Liatris graminifolia) will need full sunlight for the best blooming and growth. It should be placed in an area that gets at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably during the morning and early afternoon. However, the plant may need a period of partial shade during the hot summer afternoons, as too much heat and direct sunlight can scorch the delicate blooms and leaves.
pruning
Blazing star (Liatris graminifolia) should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring before it starts to grow again for the season. This plant species thrives on minimal pruning, so it's best to only remove the dead, damaged, or diseased stems at this time. If it has outgrown its space, gently prune away its excess stems. It's also beneficial to cut away any stems that are leaning or drooping to help promote strong, upright growth.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Blazing star typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
