White Blazing Star Seeds - Flower, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

White Blazing Star is the white-flowered form of Liatris spicata, with tall spikes of fluffy white blooms that open from the top of the spike downward — the reverse of most flowers. It is a sturdy garden plant for sunny borders and the spikes make excellent cut flowers. The seed needs a cold stratification period, so plan ahead.

Why choose our seeds?

• Tall spikes of fluffy white blooms
• Unusual top-down flowering sequence
• Excellent cut flower

How to grow White Blazing Star seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Stratify first, then start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Or sow outdoors in fall and let winter cold stratify the seed naturally.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or clear plastic cover
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Cold stratify: mix seeds with damp sand or vermiculite in a sealed bag and refrigerate at 34-41°F / 1-5°C for 30-60 days.
• Then sow about 1/8 inch deep — barely cover the seeds — and keep evenly moist.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Light is not required for germination, but bright light helps once seedlings emerge.
• Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C) after stratification.
• Humidity: A humidity dome or plastic cover helps hold moisture; remove it at emergence.

Germination

• Germination is erratic — typically 20-45 days after stratification.
• Check stratified seed regularly; seedlings look grass-like at first.

Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings have 2-3 sets of true leaves, spacing 8-12 inches apart.
• Harden off before planting out.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Average water; keep evenly moist until established, then water during extended dry spells. Avoid waterlogged soil.
• Fertilizer: No special feeding required; too-rich soil is not helpful.
• Cut back by half after flowering to encourage a second flush.

Bloom Time:

Summer; plants grown from seed usually flower in their second year.