Description

Add a bold vertical statement to your garden with Marsh Blazing Star, also known as Gayfeathers. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its tall, dramatic spires of fluffy purple flowers that have a unique top-down blooming habit. A true pollinator powerhouse, the fuzzy flower spikes are an absolute magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. It's a fantastic choice for adding height and structure to perennial borders, meadow plantings, or rain gardens, providing a spectacular show of color in mid-to-late summer.

⭐ What you'll love

• Tall, fuzzy spires of vibrant purple flowers create a stunning vertical accent.
• One of the best plants for attracting monarch butterflies, as well as bees and other pollinators.
• A unique and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
• A hardy, low-maintenance native perennial that returns year after year.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Marsh Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Days to Maturity: 90 days, often blooms in the first year if started early.
• USDA Zone: 3-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended. Or, direct sow in the fall for a natural cold period.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a range of conditions.
• Germination: Keep soil moist. Germination takes 15-30 days.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.

Specifications

• Weight: 100gr
• Usage: Indoor & outdoor