Meadow Blazing Star Seeds
Get ready to welcome an unforgettable native perennial to your garden: Blazing Star, scientifically known as *Liatris spicata*! Sometimes affectionately called Gayfeather, this plant is a favorite among hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. It features striking, tall spikes of electric purple flowers that uniquely open from the top down. Its grass-like foliage provides a lovely texture, and the blooms make for fantastic cut flowers that are also great for drying. Plus, it's deer resistant! For a truly vibrant display, try planting it alongside Bee Balm and Black Eyed Susan. While it thrives in wide-open spaces with full sun and gritty, fast-draining soil (avoid overly rich loam, which can cause the spikes to flop!), some perennial cultivars can handle partial shade as long as they stay relatively dry. This plant ships in the spring as a potted plant from a 3" pot.
$13.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
5383
/ 6090
#5383 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+25%
Above average
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Who it's for
- Exceptional Pollinator Magnet
- Striking Vertical Interest
- Low Maintenance and Hardy
Who should skip it
- Slow Establishment Period
- Requires Full Sun Exposure
- Susceptible to Deer and Rabbits
Key Specs
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3-9
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Spring / Summer
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Average, Dry
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Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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24-48" tall
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12-24" wide
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The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in
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Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, West
Features
- Bee Friendly
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Birds
- Native
- Cut Flowers
- Deer Resistant
- Tolerates Dry Sites
- Tolerates Humidity
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Meadow Blazing Star Seeds for the vibrant purple spikes and exceptional performance of the mature plants, which are vital for attracting Monarch butterflies. The resulting plants are highly valued for native gardens and ecological restoration due to their hardiness and contribution to biodiversity. A key point of feedback concerns initial germination. Novice gardeners often experience frustration due to low initial success, as these perennial seeds require specific cold stratification protocols to break dormancy. Experienced gardeners who follow these necessary instructions report excellent viability and high quality. Once established, satisfaction is consistently high, confirming the inherent quality of the seeds themselves.
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