Dense wands of small thistle-like purple flowers from August through September, leaves are linear and up to 1 foot at base of plant, likes fertile soil, good cut flower (often used in florists' shops), excellent nectar plant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, drought tolerant, moderately salt tolerant, good rain garden plant.
1-4 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones:
3a-10b
Perennial
Deer Resistant
Native Range: CT to WI south to FL & LA
Germination - Easy: Cold Stratify 8 weeks followed by fluctuating temperatures
Dense Blazing Star 3.5 inch pot $12.25 (Temporarily Sold Out*)
*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.
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