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Gayfeather Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
USD 7.99
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Gayfeather Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) $7.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom D
etails: • Season: Mid to Late Summer (July-September) • Colors: Rosy-purple • Flower Size: 12-18 inch tall spikes ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Major attractor • Native Bees: Important nectar source • Hummingbirds: Occasional visitor • Beneficial Insects: Late summer food source 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove old stalks • Summer: Support tall stems if needed • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Mulch in cold areas 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Butterfly Weed Purple Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan Ornamental Grasses ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Blooms bottom to top • Excellent cut flower • Deer resistant • Native prairie plant • Strong vertical accent 💚 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. 🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring. Great for borders and meadow gardens.
