Liatris pycnostachya Lavender Glow Sticks

Prairie Blazing Star

'Lavender Glowsticks' is a selection of the native Liatris pycnostachya, a durable prairie plant, capable of thriving in tough clay soils and the heat of the summer. It was selected for exceptionally tall flower stalks - making up more than half of the plants total height - and long period of bloom. Flowers appear in the heat of the summer and are very popular with pollinators and butterflies. A robust mound of dark foliage skirts the base of the plant.

Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24 in)
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9
Sun or Shade: minimum 6 hours of direct sun
Bloom Time: early to mid summer
Leaf Colour: green
Bloom Colour: purple
Critter Resistance: deer
Nature Attraction: butterflies and bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Liatris thrive in well-drained soil in full sun. It is very tolerant of hot summers. The roots of this genus are tuberous, and they may be lifted every few years and divided. When doing so, use a sharp knife, allow at least one eye per division, and dust the newly cut ends with a fungicidal powder before replanting.