Blazing star.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 4 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible for humans.

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,45m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

purple, white, 1 a 2cm

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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.

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• Purple coneflower — They share similar light and water requirements.
• Susana de ojos negros — The yellow blooms contrast beautifully with the purple spikes.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Liatris

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, pollinator magnet

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, colibríes

Usos

pollinator garden, cut flower, prairie restoration, border plant

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

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