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Liatris scariosa var niewlandii - Northern Blazing Star

Liatris scariosa var niewlandii - Northern Blazing Star

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Northern Blazing Star is a captivating perennial with a unique blooming pattern, starting from the top down. Flourishing in sandy or rocky soil, it can reach impressive heights, growing even taller in moist conditions. Beyond its visual appeal, Northern Blazing Star is a vital fuel source for Monarchs on their migratory journey to Mexico. Reproduces from corms that create offshoot babies, ensuring a sustainable and dynamic presence in your garden. Liatris scariosa var. Nieuwlandii is part of our Monarch Meal Plan of 9 native plants that are vital contributors to the well-being and life cycle of Monarch butterflies that you can learn more about here.

Size options:

-50 cell tray (each cell is 5” deep x 2.25” wide)

-Pot (each pot is 2.5” x 3.5”)

Growing Details
FUN FACTS: Pollinator Favorite
SUN: Full/Part
SOIL: Medium-Dry
BLOOM TIME: Aug-Sep
COLOR: Purple
HEIGHT: 4'
SPACING: 10"-12"
LIFE CYCLE: Perennial
USDA ZONES: 3-8

 

PLANTS MAY BE TRIMMED UPON ARRIVAL. We keep live plants trimmed for the health of the plant, and they may be cut before shipping. This does not harm the plant and actually makes it stronger and ready to grow for you when you receive it.

Looking to purchase 10+ trays of a single species? Contact us for wholesale pricing!

 

SHIPPING INFO:

We begin shipping live plants at the end of April and the first week of May depending on where you are located (weather permitting). Bulbs start shipping late July.

We ship live plants & bulbs on Monday-Wednesday in the Spring and Monday-Tuesday in Summer/Fall. Live plant orders ship in 1-2 business days unless ordered after cutoff time (7:00 AM on Wednesday {Spring} & Tuesday {Summer/Fall}) for the week, then it could take up to 3-4 business days. Orders received after cutoff will ship the following Monday or Tuesday to make sure your plants aren't in transit longer than they should be. Delivery for all orders from carrier takes about 1-5 days (depending on location). We ship all other products Monday-Friday.

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