{"product_id":"prairie-blazing-star-liatris-pycnostachya","title":"Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrairie Blazing Star is a magnificent showstopper of the tallgrass prairie, sending up tightly packed spikes of fuzzy purple flowers that can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet. Unlike most plants, its blooms open from the top of the spike downward, creating a long-lasting display from mid to late summer. This resilient perennial thrives in full sun and moist to medium soils, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens or damp meadow plantings. Its nectar-rich blossoms are a magnet for monarch butterflies, swallowtails, and numerous native bees. For best results, sow seeds in the fall to allow for natural cold stratification, ensuring a robust stand of these vertical 'sparklers.' Its deep root system and sturdy stems allow it to stand tall even in windy prairie conditions. It is a cornerstone species for any pollinator-focused landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jul–Sep (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 22 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/liatris-pycnostachya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Prairie Blazing Star\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926645936325,"sku":null,"price":14.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926645969093,"sku":null,"price":56.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926646001861,"sku":null,"price":110.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926646034629,"sku":null,"price":216.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/1DB7uyTnDepo6ZKPlh3Z2cYzoCzbv4C13.jpg?v=1793123990","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/prairie-blazing-star-liatris-pycnostachya","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}