PRAIRIE BLAZING STAR
Summary
Prairie blazing star is readily recognized by its massive elongated fibrous rootstock, ranging from Alberta Canada to northeastern Mexico. In Oklahoma, populations are found in the eastern half of the state in a variety of soils from clay to sandy. With its showy, striking inflorescences of purple-lavender heads, it’s frequently cultivated by individuals creating native plant gardens.
Plant Characteristics
Taxonomy
Zone
- Regional Growing Zone
- 5 - Midwest, 12 - Southwest
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Temperature Zone
- Warm, Cool, Transitional
Plant Characteristics
- Height
- 10" - 31"
- Bloom Period
- Summer - Fall
- Bloom Color
- Purple
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Growing Cycle
- Perennial
- Sun Requirement
- Full Sun
Plant Information
- Planting Season
- Fall - Spring
- Plant Depth
- .25"
- Minimum Soil Temp for Germination
- 55° F
- Establishment
- Moderate
Seed Information
- Seeds Per Pound
- 120,000
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Subkingdom
- Tracheobionta
- Super Division
- Spermatophyta
- Division
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Subclass
- Asteridae
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Liatris
- Species
- Liatris pyconstachya
Coverage Area & Available Sizes
Applications
