GAYFEATHER Blazing Star Marsh Blazingstar Honey Bees CutFlowers Perennial 4’ Tall Purple 300 Seeds Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Fresh – No FillerPRODUCT INFORMATIONGayfeather(Liatris spicata)Bioswale, Butterfly, CRP Practices, Cut Flower, Honey Bee, Pollinator, Rain Garden, U.S. NativeGayfeather is an eastern U.S. native which also goes by the name of Marsh Blazingstar. It grows best in full sun with moist to mesic conditions and tolerates the combination of heat and humidity. Plants can grow up to 4 feet tall and produce purple, feathery wands that give the species its name. Recommended for the home garden and for cutting. Also useful in meadow plantings and rain gardens as well as prairie and pollinator mixes. Attracts seed-eaters and pollinators such as butterflies, honey bees and wild bees. Serves as a host plant for the rare Glorious Flower Moth (Schinia gloriosa)..FAST FACTSName:Gayfeather / Blazing Star SeedsBotanical Name:Liatris spicataLife Cycle:PerennialLight Requirement:Full Sun, Partial SunPlanting Season:Spring, FallPlant Type:Green shrub with tall spikes of tiny purple florettesFeatures:Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Cut Flower Garden, Container GardenColor:PurpleBlooms:SummerPlant Height:Up to 28 inchesPlant Spacing:12-18 inchesPlanting Depth:1/16thSowing Method:Direct SowCold Stratification:NoHardiness Zones:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Ships:Year Round HOW TO GROW GAYFEATHER / BLAZING STAR SEEDSHow to Plant Blazing StarWHEN TO PLANT BLAZING STAR SEEDSDirect Sow outdoors in the Fall after the first killing frost. For climates with mild winters, seeds can be sown outdoors after a 12 week cold stratification, and outdoor soil temperatures reach a consistent 65°F. WHERE TO PLANT BLAZING STAR SEEDSGayfeather thrives in Full Sun conditions, but it can tolerate a little bit of light shade. Partial Shade conditions would not be ideal for Gayfeather, however. Gayfeather does best in soil of low-to-average richness, that is well-draining as well. Soggy conditions make this variety susceptible to root rot. HOW TO PLANT BLAZING STAR SEEDSSow seeds onto the surface of the soil, and compress firmly. Do not cover your Gayfeather seeds, as they’ll require sunlight to germinate. HOW TO CARE FOR BLAZING STAR Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, thin or transplant them to a spacing of 8-12 inches apart. Once established, Gayfeather is drought tolerant – manual watering is only needed during extended drought periods. After plants have come up, you can mulch around them to decrease any maintenance needs. After a few years, Gayfeather will likely become overcrowded. Dig up your tuber roots, separate them out, and then replant.WE SHIP FAST &FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS isexperiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respondwithin a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need todo an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.