Meadow Blazing Star starter plant (Liatris ligulistylis)

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Meadow Blazing Star starter plant (Liatris ligulistylis) . Sun loving plant. Monarch magnet. Blooms in late summer early fall when monarchs are migrating and they love them. In rich soils can get to 5' and may require staking.

These are up and growing for the 2024 season.

All of our plants are grown in biodegradable fabric pots. The containers are around 4"x4 1/2" May be planted in the pot or removed . I prefer to take them off. if you leave them on I would cut or score the sides for easier root penetration.

Tips for growing:

As our plants are intended for pollinator gardens, they have not been treated with anything. Native plants don't need any fertilizer, but if you want to lightly use an organic fertilizer, it won't hurt.

The best place for our plants is in the ground. Do not grow in black plastic nursery pots "till they get bigger" Black plastic pots do not provide good aeration, get very hot, and will cause root circling and poor growth. Although being small, native plants often grow extensive root systems, often more than the visible foliage. When planted in the ground they will have the best chance to work on their roots.

When it comes to native perennials, roots are the most important part. While foliage can be an indicator of good growth, you want to give these plants the best chance for root growth. Don't worry about flowering, it will come. Encourage roots!
Meadow Blazing Star starter plant (Liatris ligulistylis) . Sun loving plant. Monarch magnet. Blooms in late summer early fall when monarchs are migrating and they love them. In rich soils can get to 5' and may require staking.

These are up and growing for the 2024 season.

All of our plants are grown in biodegradable fabric pots. The containers are around 4"x4 1/2" May be planted in the pot or removed . I prefer to take them off. if you leave them on I would cut or score the sides for easier root penetration.

Tips for growing:

As our plants are intended for pollinator gardens, they have not been treated with anything. Native plants don't need any fertilizer, but if you want to lightly use an organic fertilizer, it won't hurt.

The best place for our plants is in the ground. Do not grow in black plastic nursery pots "till they get bigger" Black plastic pots do not provide good aeration, get very hot, and will cause root circling and poor growth. Although being small, native plants often grow extensive root systems, often more than the visible foliage. When planted in the ground they will have the best chance to work on their roots.

When it comes to native perennials, roots are the most important part. While foliage can be an indicator of good growth, you want to give these plants the best chance for root growth. Don't worry about flowering, it will come. Encourage roots!