Liatris pycnostachya - Prairie Blazing Star
Botanical name       : Liatris pycnostachyaÂ
Common name          : Prairie Blazing Star, Blazing Star, Button Snakewort, GayfeatherÂ
Colour               : Soft purpleÂ
Flowering time       : July - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 120 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Normal, MoistÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Blazing Star (Liatris):Blazing Star (Liatris) forms fat erect flowering spikes which flower from top to bottom. This is in contrast to nearly all other plants which produce flower spikes. Blazing Star is not often enough seen in borders which is a shame. They give a lovely vertical effect, especially when planted not too far apart and in groups of at least 5 plants. Blazing Star is also a good cut flower and the flowers attract a lot of butterflies and insects. They are long living plants which will grow in almost any soil as long as they get some sunshine. Blazing Star looks good when planted next to plants with broad leaves or dish shaped flowers such as Coneflower (Echinacea), Cranesbill (Geranium), Mallow (Malva) or Masterwort (Astrantia).Prairie Blazing Star - Liatris pycnostachya
