Lavender Glowsticks Blazing Star
Liatris pycnostachya. An improved Liatris with strong, dark foliage and slender, funky spikes of light lavender-purple. Nothing adds easy-to-grow interest and attracts pollinators as easily as clumps of Liatris in mixed plantings. No.1 root. Height 18-30".
Spring Planting: this product will be shipped late April through May according to hardiness zone.
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Upon Arrival:
It is very important to plant as soon as possible after you receive them. If it is necessary to store them for a short time before planting them, open the plastic bags. If the roots appear dry, soak them for a few hours in warm water. Store in slightly moist peat moss in a cold, but not freezing location until you can plant. They can also be placed in pots of soil if planting will be delayed for more than 2 weeks. Use any peat-based potting soil and pots with drainage holes.
Soak bare-root perennials in water for a few hours before planting. Unless otherwise specified, bare-root perennials are usually planted with the crown (where the shoots meet the roots) an inch below the soil surface. Firm soil gently to eliminate air pockets and water in well. Mark the area clearly since it may be a while before the plant shows itself.
Planting:
Plant blazing star corms in the spring after the last frost date spaced 12 to 15 inches apart and two to four inches deep. Place corms in well-draining soil that's slightly acidic or neutral.
Growing:
As blazing star matures, it typically develops offset corms. It's easy to propagate this plant by digging up and separating them. Doing this every few years will also help rejuvenate the plants. In spring as new growth is just beginning, use a shovel or trowel to dig up the entire clump. Separate the clump into sections, each with at least one thick corm with at least one "eye" or bud. Discard any corms that are soft or completely desiccated. Plant the corms immediately in their new locations, after carefully loosening the soil to at least five inches deep. Space pieces at least 1 foot apart to ensure good air circulation. Corms can also be divided in fall, and then stored over winter for spring planting.