Blazing star.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 10 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 4 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 9

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-30 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

This plant is not considered edible for humans.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,6 à 1,2m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,45m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

purple, white, 1 à 2cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Asteraceae

Genre

Liatris

Ordre

Asterales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern North America

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, pollinator magnet

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, colibris

Utilisations

pollinator garden, cut flower, prairie restoration, border plant

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

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