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50 Liatris spicata SEEDS PURPLE BLAZING STAR FLOWER Cold Hardy-3 Butterfly Plant

50 PURPLE BLAZING STAR FLOWER SEEDS Liatris spicata Cold Hardy Zone 3 A Plant Loved by Butterfly and Pollinators Liatris, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, is a long-blooming perennial wildflower native to eastern North America. It is a member of the very large aster (Asteraceae) family of plants, but instead of the familiar daisy-like flowers of most plants in that family, Liatris has highly unusual flower heads featuring tiny star-like blossoms arranged around a long upright bottle-brush spire. The pure species has bright purple flower spikes. The grasslike leaves are narrow and inconspicuous, forming in a basal clump, but they turn an attractive bronze color in the fall. Common Name Blazing star, liatris, dense blazing star, gay feather Botanical Name Liatris spicata Family Asteraceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 2–5 ft. tall, 9–18 inches wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Medium-moisture, well-drained Soil pH Acidic to neutral (5.5 to 7.5) Bloom Time Summer to early fall Flower Color Purple, reddish-purple, white Hardiness Zones 3–9 (USDA) Native Area Eastern North America Liatris takes very little care, but you may need to stake up the stems if planted in overly-rich soil, which can cause the plant to grow tall and floppy. Make sure to check out similar items in my store! Combined shipping available for multi item orders. Have a great day and Thank you for your business!

⁦Agapanthus Blue Lily Bulbs, Bare Root ~ Heirloom, Non-GMO. Ready for planting!

BULBS AND BARE ROOTS ARE AVAILABLE. Agapanthus is an evergreen perennial that can be planted in the garden in the warmer parts of the US (zones 8 to 10). Best grown in containers and protected from winter conditions in more northern locations. These formed a barrier between properties which was much more beautiful, open to enjoy spacious views, and airy than a fence. Commonly called Lily of the Nile and is actually from South Africa. Produces large flower clusters on tall stalks arising from a mound of strap-shaped leaves. Blue cultivars are available. These bloomed in early 2024 thru early April in Silicon Valley, CA, USA. BULBS:Three sizes are available, small, medium, and large. The larger the bulb, the sturdier the stems, more flowers they produce, and quicker they propogate / multiply for more vibrant floral landscape. The oldest of these heirloom, non GMO blue lily bulbs were planted in the mid-century, probably in 1950 having known their planter, original owner. I don’t recall the plants being sprayed with poison in the past 30 years. They have grown and propagated in Saratoga, CA ~ a local with a rich agricultural history. They attract humming birds and monarch butterflies as the yellow one in the photograph. These are easy to plant, grow, and propagate. Hearty, they’ve lived well through extreme weather, prolonged severe droughts followed by bitter cold winters that were one right after the other. For more information please refer to Sunset Western Garden ~ the gold standard. A sample of each size is in the photographs of this listing. The size within each category varies, due to the nature of this item, but will be close to that photographed. BARE ROOTS. Pricing needs to be determined. If interested while this is to be determined contact me and I will gladly try to accomodate you. Orders ship within 3 business days, from a smoke free, pet free environment via USPS. If you prefer or require a different carrier, feel free to choose from UPS and Fed-Ex as both are conveniently located near this store. Hundreds of bulbs and possibly thousands of bare roots are available. Due to e-Bays software, I need to request you please contact me if you wish to purchase a larger quantity. If you have any questions about your order after it arrives, please do not hesitate to contact me. I aim to serve clients with excellence. 1111MicrosoftInternetExplorer402DocumentNotSpecified7.8 磅Normal0

50 PURPLE BLAZING STAR FLOWER SEEDS Liatris spicata Cold Hardy-3 Butterfly Plant

50 PURPLE BLAZING STAR FLOWER SEEDS (Liatris spicata)A Native American Perennial Flower that Produces Tall Spikes of Bright Purple Bottlebrushes Above the Tufts of Green, Grass-Like Leaves in Late Summer. It is a Very Attractive Addition in Mass Plantings in a Pollinator Garden, Rain Garden, Perennial Border, Native Plant Garden, or a Cottage Garden. Another Old Common Name for this Plant is Colic Root, Alluding to it’s Medicinal Use. In NC it is Found in the Coastal and Piedmont Areas. The Tall Spikes of Flowers Bloom from the Top Down, are Showy and Attract Butterflies & Bees. The Foliage is Grass-Like and Grows in Clumps Growing 3-6′ Foot Tall. This low-maintenance plant prefers average to moist, well-drained soils that range from acidic to neutral in pH. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and also tolerates summer heat and humidity. This particular species does better in moist soils than some other blazing stars. The plant has corms with shallow fibrous roots and can produce new colonies from its corms, though it most often propagates by seed.Zones 3-9Blazing Star Germination:1) Cold stratify in a zip lock bag filled with moist vermiculite. Place inside the fridge for 60 days.2) Plant the seeds in a seed starting mix, barely covering with just a dusting of soil. Keep near the top, planting no more than 1/16 of an inch deep. Use a spray bottle to mist them when needed.3) Place them where they will receive morning sun, or place under a grow lamp for 6 hours in the mornings.4) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil between 68-70 degrees F.5) Expect germination anytime between 20-45 days.