Prairie Blazing Star
Liatris pycnostachya
Family: Asteraceae
Prairie Blazing Star grows in full sun and prefers well-drained prairie soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Prairie Blazing Star
Prairie Blazing Star growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained prairie soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Prairie Blazing Star as 14-30 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0352
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Prairie Blazing Star is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained prairie soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained prairie soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.