Liatris spicata – Blazing Star Plug
Tall Purple Spikes | Late-Season Color for Pollinators
Add bold texture and vibrant color to your garden with Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), a striking native perennial known for its dense purple flower spikes that bloom from top to bottom. This 2” x 5” planting plug will grow into a showy, upright plant that’s a favorite of bees, butterflies, and birds—especially in late summer when nectar sources are scarce.
🌿 At a Glance:
- Bloom Time: July–September
- Height at Maturity: 1–3 feet
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Moisture: Medium to moist
- Pollinator Magnet: Especially attractive to monarchs, bees, and other beneficial insects
🛠️ Planting Notes:
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering
- Great for rain gardens, meadows, borders, or pollinator patches
- Best planted in spring or fall; allow 1–2 seasons for full bloom from plug size
- Pairs beautifully with coneflowers, bee balm, and native grasses
Blazing Star is a bold, long-blooming native that adds height, movement, and pollinator support—an essential addition to any sunny garden.
✨ From plug to pollinator magnet—grow something spectacular.
Ordering & Pickup Information
You can pre-order this plant online or purchase it in person during the Roberts PTO Native Plant Sale.
Online orders will be available for pickup at any of the following sale events:
- Thursday, May 30 – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- Friday, May 31 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday, June 1 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pickup will take place at Roberts Elementary.
🌿 Native Plant Plugs – Affordable, Resilient, and Ready to Grow
2” wide x 5” deep plugs
Bring your landscape to life with native plants grown from seed in deep-rooted plugs. These young perennials may be small now, but they’re packed with potential—designed to establish quickly, support pollinators, and thrive in your local conditions.
🌱 Why Choose Plugs?
If you’re used to picking up gallon-size nursery pots, plugs may feel small—but here’s why they’re a smart investment:
- Stronger roots, less stress: Our deep 5″ plugs grow roots down, not around, so they take off fast when planted.
- Budget-friendly: Ideal for covering large areas or starting a garden on a budget.
- Locally adapted: These native plants are grown from seed and hardened off outdoors, so they’re ready to handle your climate.
⏳ What to Expect
Patience pays off! These are first-year perennials, so most will focus on root growth in year one, with blooming and full performance by year two or three—depending on the species and growing conditions.
You may see a few flowers in the first season, but the real show starts next year. Think of this as an investment in a long-lasting, low-maintenance landscape.
🛠️ Planting & Care
- Prepare the soil: Remove weeds and loosen soil before planting.
- Plant deep: Bury the full plug so the crown is level with the soil.
- Water well: Keep moist for the first few weeks to help roots establish.
- Mulch lightly: Great for moisture retention and weed suppression—just keep mulch off the stem.
🌼 Designed for Pollinators. Built to Last.
Whether you’re starting a meadow, filling a border, or restoring habitat, native plugs are the best way to build beauty that supports bees, butterflies, and birds—from the ground up.
