Blue - Liatris Bulbs (Blazing Star)
Blue - Liatris Bulbs (Blazing Star)
About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Purple
Growth Habit
Clumping, Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Late Summer
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators
Use
Cut Flower Garden, Dried Flowers
Growing Conditions
Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Blue - Liatris Bulbs (Blazing Star)
liatris
Seed Type
Corm
This North American Native, Liatris Spicata Blazing Star Blue perennial is a plant that is easy to grow and a favorite of florists for its lasting blooms. It thrives in full sun and is quite tolerant of soil conditions. The wild plant is found in prairies and cultivated in home gardens as it is beneficial as well as attractive, bringing many beneficial bees and butterflies to the garden.
Planting Information
Planting Blue - Liatris Bulbs (Blazing Star)
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth
3 inches
Plant Height
36 to 48 inches
Plant Spacing
4 to 8 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
View our Liatris Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 100 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 6.75 Sq. Ft |
| 20 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.75 Sq. Ft |
| 40 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Blue - Liatris Bulbs (Blazing Star)
Aesthetic or Culinary
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