Blazing star.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 10 Tage

Endgröße

2 to 4 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Plant these in well draining soil to prevent the corms from rotting. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew if the air circulation is poor. Deadhead the spent flower spikes to keep the plant looking tidy.

Gießen

Water consistently during the growing season but ensure the soil does not stay soggy.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring as new growth emerges.

Schneiden

Cut the foliage back to the ground in late autumn or early spring.

Umtopfen

Divide the corms every few years to maintain plant vigor and prevent overcrowding.

Boden

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children, but it is always best to discourage ingestion of garden plants.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible for humans.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Tall spikes of purple flowers
• Grass like basal foliage
• Flowers bloom from top down
• Clump forming growth habit

Höhe

0,6 bis 1,2m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,45m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

purple, white, 1 bis 2cm

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves caused by poor air circulation.
• Voles — Small rodents that may eat the corms during winter.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

Cut back the dead foliage to the ground in late autumn or early spring. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent the corms from rotting during wet winters.

Im Kübel

It grows well in containers at least 30 cm deep to accommodate the corms.

Plant in groups of three or more to create a strong visual impact and attract more pollinators.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Purple coneflower — They share similar light and water requirements.
• Leuchtendes Mädchenauge — The yellow blooms contrast beautifully with the purple spikes.

Ähnliche Arten

• Liatris pycnostachya — It has a similar appearance but prefers slightly drier soil.

Botanisches

Familie

Asteraceae

Gattung

Liatris

Ordnung

Asterales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern North America

Artenschutz

It is not currently listed as endangered, though wild populations should be respected.

It thrives in moist prairies and meadows where it competes for light with grasses.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, pollinator magnet

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Kolibris

Verwendung

pollinator garden, cut flower, prairie restoration, border plant

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need staking?

Usually not, as the stems are quite sturdy.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it does well in deep containers with good drainage.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Liatris is of uncertain origin, while spicata refers to the spike-like arrangement of the flowers.

Gut zu wissen

• It is commonly called blazing star.
• The roots are actually corms.
• It is a favorite of the monarch butterfly.