Add a bold vertical statement to your garden with Marsh Blazing Star, also known as Gayfeathers. This stunning North American native perennial is famous for its tall, dramatic spires of fluffy purple flowers that have a unique top-down blooming habit. A true pollinator powerhouse, the fuzzy flower spikes are an absolute magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. It's a fantastic choice for adding height and structure to perennial borders, meadow plantings, or rain gardens, providing a spectacular show of color in mid-to-late summer.
⭐ What you'll love
Tall, fuzzy spires of vibrant purple flowers create a stunning vertical accent.
One of the best plants for attracting monarch butterflies, as well as bees and other pollinators.
A unique and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
A hardy, low-maintenance native perennial that returns year after year.
🌿 Seed details
Plant Name: Marsh Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 150 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial
Height: 2-4 feet
Days to Maturity: 90 days, often blooms in the first year if started early.
USDA Zone: 3-8
Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
Sowing: For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended. Or, direct sow in the fall for a natural cold period.
Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
Light Requirement: Full Sun.
Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a range of conditions.
