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Liatris Mixed Blazing Star Bulbs
Best choice for gardeners wanting to attract pollinators with vertical blooms.
Liatris Mixed Blazing Star Bulbs offer a vibrant display of two beloved native wildflowers, Alba and Spicata, perfect for summer gardens. These perennials grow 24 to 48 inches tall, featuring striking spikes of button-like blooms in white and purple-pink hues that bloom from July to August. They are excellent for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and their seeds provide food for songbirds. With feathery, fragrant flower heads, they are ideal for fresh or dried floral arrangements, making them a favorite for both home gardeners and florists. These easy-to-grow plants add vertical interest to borders and beds.
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SKU
4447225
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Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local pollinator populations
- Busy homeowners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant floral displays
- Landscape designers wanting to add architectural height and texture
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, water-retaining clay soil types
- Impatient planters wanting immediate, full-scale floral impact
- Minimalists preferring strictly controlled, non-spreading garden beds
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the summer months.
Hardiness Range
Thrives across a wide variety of climates from zones 3 to 9.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance perennials that establish easily with minimal ongoing care.
Floral Utility
Striking spikes perform beautifully in both fresh and dried arrangements.
Vertical Impact
Provides significant height and architectural structure to garden borders.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent mid-to-late summer color that bridges the seasonal gap.
Key Specs
SKU
44472-PK-25
Genus
Liatris
Species
spicata
Variety
Mix
Item Form
Bulb
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
18 in
Features
- Vibrant mix of white and purple-pink blooms
- Tall spikes of button-like flowers
- Blooms mid to late summer
- Attracts beneficial insects and birds
- Fragrant flowers add sensory appeal
- Versatile for cut flowers and dried arrangements
- Native to North America, promoting biodiversity
- Low maintenance and adaptable to various conditions
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Liatris Mixed Blazing Star Bulbs for their exceptional quality and impressive ease of growth. Gardeners frequently report high germination rates and robust plants that produce stunning, vibrant blooms, enriching their outdoor spaces. The bulbs are celebrated for delivering a beautiful display with minimal effort, making them a rewarding choice for both new and experienced enthusiasts. Many find the overall value to be excellent, given the reliable performance and visual impact these flowers provide.
Know before you buy
This mix includes Liatris spicata and its white-flowering counterpart, Alba. Both varieties produce the same signature feathery, button-like spikes and share similar growth habits, providing a balanced contrast of purple-pink and white blooms.
These bulbs are hardy in zones 3 through 9, making them highly adaptable to a wide range of North American climates. They are perennials, meaning they will return each year if planted within these recommended zones.
Since these plants reach a mature width of 18 inches, you should space the bulbs about 12 to 18 inches apart. This allows for adequate airflow and ensures the plants have enough room to develop their vertical spikes.
Generally, Liatris are sturdy enough to stand on their own without staking. However, if you live in an area with very high winds or heavy summer storms, you may want to provide light support to keep the 4-foot spikes perfectly vertical.
Yes, Liatris are excellent for both fresh and dried floral arrangements. Their long, stiff stems and unique, fragrant blooms hold up well in vases and retain their shape and color when dried properly.
Liatris are native wildflowers that act as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds during their mid-to-late summer bloom time. Once the flowers fade, the seeds provide a valuable food source for visiting songbirds.
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