Purple Blazing Star Seeds - Liatris Spicata, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Purple Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a North American perennial with tall, fluffy spikes of purple flowers that open from the top of the spike downward: an unusual and eye-catching display. Flower stalks reach 2-4 feet above grass-like foliage, and the blooms make long-lasting cut and dried flowers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Unique top-down blooming purple spikes
• Excellent cut and dried flowers
• Returns yearly as a perennial

How to grow Purple Blazing Star seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, after stratification.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in fall or early spring for natural cold treatment.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap (to hold in moisture)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Cold-stratify seed for 30-60 days in the refrigerator in moist sand or a damp paper towel.
• Then surface sow or cover very lightly; light aids germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Helpful but not essential; give bright light once sprouted.
• Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C).
• Humidity: Keep covered until germination; do not let the seed dry out.

Germination

• Germination takes 20-45 days; be patient.
• Keep evenly moist under a dome; do not let the seed dry out.

Transplanting

• Plant out after frost, 8-12 inches apart, in light, well-drained soil.
• Mark the planting spot; young plants invest in roots before strong top growth.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Average water; established plants tolerate dry spells. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.
• Fertilizer: Generally not a heavy feeder; avoid rich fertilizer.
• Leave fall seed heads for birds and self-sowing, or cut back spent stalks.

Bloom Time:

Mid to late summer; young plants may take a season or two to reach full flowering size.