How to Grow and Care for Blazing Star(Liatris  )

Liatris, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, is a long-blooming perennial wildflower native to eastern North America.

Liatris is usually planted from potted nursery starts or corms in the spring after the last frost date. Either way, they usually flower in their first year. Starting from seeds is also possible, though it can take two or three years for plants to flower.

Liatris can be planted from potted nursery starts, but it is much more economical to plant from bulb-like root structures purchased in bulk.

Choose a site with full sun to plant your liatris corms. These are prairie plants in their native habitat, so the more sun, the better they will perform.

Light

Light

Just about any soil, at any level of fertility, will successfully grow Liatris corms, although quick drainage is essential to prevent rot.

Soil

Soil

After planting, water the corms thoroughly. The corms need no additional irrigation until stalks sprout

Water

Water

Hardy in zones 3 to 9, Liatris is quite tolerant of summer heat and humidity in warm climates, and will nicely survive very cold winters provided that soil is not too wet. Wet winter soils can cause the corms to rot.

Temperature and Humidity

Temperature and Humidity

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