Grow the Liatris along the back border of your garden or grow this plant in a wildflower or prairie garden. I grow the purple blazing star in my wildflower garden
. I did a mass planting of 200 flowers and find that this Missouri native is very eye appealing when it blooms in July and August.
The foliage of the Liatris
is attractive as it has grass-like appearance. This plant grows in a clump, and produces upright stems to the height of 36 inches. When the stems are fully-grown, a purple flower will appear. The flower blooms from the top and works its way downward in sections.
The flower has no fragrance, however; it does attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard and garden. Cut the flowers
and add to your floral arrangements. You can also allow the flowers to dry out and then add to your fall wreathes, swags and centerpieces.
. I did a mass planting of 200 flowers and find that this Missouri native is very eye appealing when it blooms in July and August.The foliage of the Liatris
is attractive as it has grass-like appearance. This plant grows in a clump, and produces upright stems to the height of 36 inches. When the stems are fully-grown, a purple flower will appear. The flower blooms from the top and works its way downward in sections.
The flower has no fragrance, however; it does attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard and garden. Cut the flowers
and add to your floral arrangements. You can also allow the flowers to dry out and then add to your fall wreathes, swags and centerpieces.
Decide when you would like to plant the Liatris blazing star flower
. This flower may be planted in the spring or the fall. If you decide on a spring planting then do so after the last spring frost, or plant in the fall six to eight weeks prior to frost.
Select a garden section that has full sun and dry to moderate soil that is well drained. Clear the garden area by removing the grass and weeds then loosen the soil and break up the clumps so that the soil is a fine texture. Dig a hole that is the same depth as the nursery container. Set the Liatris in the center of the hole and backfill the soil. Water well.
Tips:
. This flower may be planted in the spring or the fall. If you decide on a spring planting then do so after the last spring frost, or plant in the fall six to eight weeks prior to frost.Select a garden section that has full sun and dry to moderate soil that is well drained. Clear the garden area by removing the grass and weeds then loosen the soil and break up the clumps so that the soil is a fine texture. Dig a hole that is the same depth as the nursery container. Set the Liatris in the center of the hole and backfill the soil. Water well.
Tips:
- Keep the garden free of weeds.
- Apply mulch to help retain moisture and to aid as a weed deterrent.
- Fertilize in the spring with Miracle Gro fertilizer
all purpose plant food
- Start flower seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant outdoors after the threat of frost has past. It is easy to grow from seeds. You can also sow the seeds directly into the garden. Do so after spring frost when the soil warms to an average of 78 degrees.
