Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris punctata) $7.99 | 4-inch pot πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Colorado Native: Yes β’ USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 β’ Height: 12-24 inches β’ Spread: 12-18 inches πΊ Bloom Details: β’ Season: Late Summer to Fall (August-October) β’ Colors: Bright purple β’ Flower Size: 6-12 inch flower spikes βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun β’ Water: Low β’ Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soils β’ Spacing: 12-18 inches apart π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Butterflies: Major attractor β’ Native Bees: Important late-season nectar β’ Moths: Night pollinator β’ Beneficial Insects: Supports fall pollinators π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: Remove old flower stalks β’ Summer: Minimal water once established β’ Fall: Leave seedheads for birds β’ Winter: No special care needed π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with: Butterfly Weed Prairie Coneflower Little Bluestem Sideoats Grama β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ Deep taproot β’ Drought tolerant β’ Late season bloomer β’ Important butterfly plant β’ Native prairie species π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring. Excellent for prairie gardens and butterfly gardens. Very drought tolerant once established.
