Liatris cylindracea Seeds (Barrelhead Blazing Star)

Barrelhead Blazing Star (Liatris cylindracea), commonly known as Cylindrical Blazing Star or Grass-leaved Blazing Star, is a perennial plant native to North America. It features slender stems adorned with cylindrical spikes of brilliant purple flowers. This plant typically grows about 2-3 feet tall and blooms from mid-summer to early fall. Barrelhead Blazing Star prefers full sun and well-draining soils, making it suitable for gardens or naturalized areas. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. To propagate this species, Liatris cylindracea seeds can be sown in spring or fall, ensuring proper moisture and light conditions for successful germination.

Growing Liatris cylindracea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Semiarid, Mediterranean
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Barrelhead Blazing Star Flower Seeds

To germinate Liatris cylindracea, lightly scarify the seeds with sandpaper, soak them in water overnight, then sow them in well-draining soil. Maintain moisture and provide indirect light until germination occurs in approximately 3-4 weeks.

We source all of our Liatris cylindracea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Barrelhead Blazing Star seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Barrelhead Blazing Star seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Liatris cylindracea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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