Liatris spicata, PA Ecotype
Marsh Blazing Star, PA Ecotype
A corm-forming species; the flowers have a feathery appearance.
General Product Information:
Item Number: LIASPI02
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Spike-like flowers.
Habitat: Moist fields, fencerows, roadsides.
Bloom Period: July to September
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 14 in
pH: 5.6 – 7.5
Pollinator Value: High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: Low
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 100,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 5.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy
