Liatris pycnostachya Seeds (Priarie Blazing Star)

Prairie Blazing Star, also known as Liatris pycnostachya, is a perennial herb native to North America. It features a tall, upright growth habit with grass-like foliage and stunning purple, tufted flower spikes. Commonly found in prairies and meadows, this plant blooms from summer to early fall, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It reaches a typical mature height of 2-5 feet and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. To propagate Prairie Blazing Star, Liatris pycnostachya seeds can be collected and sown in well-drained soil under ample sunlight.

Growing Liatris pycnostachya from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Priarie Blazing Star Flower Seeds

To germinate Liatris pycnostachya, sow the seeds on the surface of a well-draining seed-starting mix, keep them moist, and provide a warm temperature between 70-85°F. Germination can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks.

We source all of our Liatris pycnostachya 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 Priarie 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 Priarie Blazing Star seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Liatris pycnostachya seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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