Prairie Blazing Star
Liatris pycnostachya
Delightful purple spikes are an icon of the prairie; palatable to herbivores; nectar & pollen for pollinators
$3.00 – $93.00
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Description
Liatris pycnostachya, commonly called prairie blazing star, is a native perennial forb (wildflower) that features rounded, fluffy, deep rose-purple flower heads.
Wildlife notes
The flowers are pollinated primarily by long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers. Other visitors include Halictine bees, bee flies, and day-flying moths. Various mammalian herbivores readily consume Prairie Blazingstar. Younger plants may be eaten by rabbits and groundhogs, while mature plants are likely targets of deer or livestock. Small rodents, such as the Prairie Vole and Meadow Vole, sometimes eat the corms. An overpopulation of these animals can make establishment of this plant difficult in some areas.
Forage notes
This plant is eaten by livestock.
Landscaping notes
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of poor soils, drought, summer heat and humidity. Intolerant of wet soils in winter. Sometimes treated as a biennial. Perennial borders, cutting gardens, wild gardens, native plant gardens, naturalized areas, prairies or meadows.
Restoration notes
Habitats include moist to mesic black soil prairies, moist meadows near woodlands or rivers, limestone glades, rocky bluffs, and areas along railroads.
This plant is commonly used in the following mixes: Wet Meadow Mix
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Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Units | Packet, Ounce, Pound |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Seeding Rate | 9 bulk lbs/acre |
| Soils | Average, Moist |
| Height | 36"-42" |
| Bloom Month | Jul, Aug |
| Color | Purple |
| Specialty Uses | Butterfly, Landscaping, Cut Flower, Medicinal, Tea |
| Cattle Palatability | Good |
| # seeds/pkt | 200 |
| Packet coverage area | 5 sq. ft |
