Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds
- Attractive, heirloom decorative perennial
- Great for containers or cut flowers with purple Summer blooms
- Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas
Fast Facts
About Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds
Liatris spicata
Buy Gayfeather Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Liatris Seeds - Gayfeather - Blazing Star
Commonly used in floral design, Blazing Star Liatris is an attractive perennial shrub. Great for bees and butterflies, Gayfeather has a long blooming season, offering tall spikes of tiny purple florets.
Fast Facts
About Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds
Liatris spicata
Buy Gayfeather Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Liatris Seeds - Gayfeather - Blazing Star
Commonly used in floral design, Blazing Star Liatris is an attractive perennial shrub. Great for bees and butterflies, Gayfeather has a long blooming season, offering tall spikes of tiny purple florets.
How to Plant Blazing Star
When to Plant Blazing Star Seeds
Direct Sow outdoors in the Fall after the first killing frost. For climates with mild winters, seeds can be sown outdoors after a 12 week cold stratification, and outdoor soil temperatures reach a consistent 65°F.
Where to Plant Blazing Star Seeds
Gayfeather thrives in Full Sun conditions, but it can tolerate a little bit of light shade. Partial Shade conditions would not be ideal for Gayfeather, however. Gayfeather does best in soil of low-to-average richness, that is well-draining as well. Soggy conditions make this variety susceptible to root rot.
How to Plant Blazing Star Seeds
Sow seeds onto the surface of the soil, and compress firmly. Do not cover your Gayfeather seeds, as they'll require sunlight to germinate.
How to Care for Blazing Star
Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, thin or transplant them to a spacing of 8-12 inches apart. Once established, Gayfeather is drought tolerant—manual watering is only needed during extended drought periods. After plants have come up, you can mulch around them to decrease any maintenance needs. After a few years, Gayfeather will likely become overcrowded. Dig up your tuber roots, separate them out, and then replant.
Seed Coverage for Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
Companion Plants for Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds
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