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Prairie Blazingstar

Native wildflower

Liatris pycnostachya

Overview
A tall, dramatic native perennial that sends up striking purple flower spikes that bloom from top to bottom in late summer, creating a unique spectacle in prairie gardens. This pollinator magnet is essential for monarch butterfly migration and adds stunning vertical interest to any native plant garden.
Planting
Cold stratification recommended. Direct sow in fall or stratify seeds for 30 days before spring planting.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-28.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Liatris borer, aphids. Common diseases: Root rot in wet soils, rust.