Liatris pycnostachya

Prairie Blazing Star

Corm-forming species; very popular for its crowded flower heads; attractive to native pollinators and butterflies.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  LIAPYC02

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed; spike-like flowers.

• Habitat:

  Moist or dry prairies, open woods.

• Bloom Period:

  July to September

• Flower Color:

  Purple

• Minimum Root Depth:

  14 in

• pH:

  6.0 – 8.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FAC

• Midwest

  FAC

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  120,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine