Description
Dotted Blazing Star – Liatris punctata
This hardy, late summer bloomer is an excellent specimen plant for along foundations or for cut-flower displays. Tall narrow spikes of dense rose purple flowers cluster at the top of long stems. Also known as Dotted Blazing Star, puctata means speckled, the beautiful rose-lavender flowers of this perennial, tower above green grassy leaves. Plant Liatris in gritty, sandy soil with good drainage, in full sun to aid the development of the long tap root. This is a good host plant for Indian Paintbrush and the germination may be improved by chilling the seed at 40 degrees for a week before planting. This species is a native perennial found in the eastern and midwestern states.
Color: Lavender
Height: 24-48
Type: Perennial
Climate: Sun/Dry
Seeds/lb.: 64,000
Rate: 1 oz./125 sq.ft.
Bloom time: Aug-Oct.
Pkt. weight: 1 gm. (approx. 119 seeds)
Zone: 3a-9b
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