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Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds

With tall purple, spiky plumes, gayfeather is ideal in containers by the front door

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Liatris spicata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Shrub

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 28 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Commonly used in floral design, Blazing Star Liatris is an attractive perennial shrub. Great for bees and butterflies, Gayfeather has a long blooming season, offering tall spikes of tiny purple florets.

  • Attractive, heirloom decorative perennial
  • Great for containers or cut flowers with purple Summer blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 111 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 10,484 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 41,936 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 167,744 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Gayfeather / Blazing Star Seeds FAQs

What is Gayfeather also known as?

Gayfeather is also known as Dense Blazing Star and Prairie Gay Feather.

Is Gayfeather resistant to animals or disease?

Gayfeather is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Gayfeather?

Gayfeather is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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