{"title":"Liatris | Blazing Star","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Shop Liatris | Blazing Star\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiatris are a showy group of native wildflowers that are beneficial to bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perennial-liatris-blazing-star-rough","title":"Rough Blazing Star (Liatris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e36\" tall x 12-15\" wide. Liatris aspera is native to a wide area in the mid-section of the US, Rough Blazing Star (or Button Blazing Star) is well adapted to drier conditions than many other Liatris species. Blooming from mid-summer into early fall, the flowers are highly attractive to numerous butterflies and native bee species; a great plant for the habitat garden! Low fertility, well drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617498501413,"sku":"HC014624","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/rough-blazing-star-hero-monarch.jpg?v=1761077265"},{"product_id":"perennial-liatris-blazing-star-dotted","title":"Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e12-18\" tall x 8-12\" wide (seed propagated). Native to the western short grass prairies of the Great Plains and foothills of CO and NM, Liatris punctata is the most xeric of our Gayfeather species. Deep rooted and long lived, this species is the best choice for xeriscapes where it can be planted with Zinnia grandiflora, and Agastache rupestris for a superb late-summer, flowering display. Grows in a wide range of soils, including dry clay. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617498796325,"sku":"HC014623","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/liatris-punctata_2.jpg?v=1765991479"},{"product_id":"perennial-liatris-blazing-star-meadow","title":"Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e36\" tall x 15\" wide. Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylus) is a long grass prairie native, and a larger and showier species than Liatris punctata (native to more arid western grasslands). A robust grower at its best in fertile loam with infrequent but deep soakings once established. Meadow Blazing Star is an excellent butterfly beacon that brightens the late summer\/early fall garden with its lavender-purple flower spikes. (Seed propagated.) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617499189541,"sku":"HC014622","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/meadow-blazing-star-monarch-on-liatris-ligulistylus.jpg?v=1761077267"},{"product_id":"perennial-liatris-blazing-star-texas","title":"Texas Blazing Star (Liatris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e24-30” tall, 18” wide. Liatris mucronata is a large, showy Blazing Star. This liatris species blooms in late summer with an amazing display of tall, lavender-pink flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Our variety comes from the plains of northern TX and is a more xeric choice than L. ligulistylus and L. aspera and is best for drier planting sites. Texas Blazing Star is a resilient species native to the hot, humid regions of the south-central US like TX, OK and the southern Great Plains. Leave standing over winter to provide seeds for birds. Cut back in mid-spring. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617520423205,"sku":"HC015376","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/liatris_mucranata_in_santa_fe.jpg?v=1764175780"},{"product_id":"perennial-liatris-blazing-star-scaly","title":"Scaly Blazing Star (Liatris)","description":"\u003cp\u003eScaly Blazing Star (Liatris squarrosa) is a native wildflower with pink to light purple flowers held loosely on sturdy flower spikes. A great pollinator plant, summer flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Liatris squarrosa is a taller growing Blazing Star with a broad native range across the West, Midwest, and Eastern US, with many populations found in the Southeast. It does best in drier conditions and prefers a wide range of non-clay soils, especially rocky or sandy soil. Plant it in full sun and combine it with other meadow species like Ironweed (Vernonia), Goldenrod (Solidago), and ornamental grasses like Undaunted Ruby Muhly (Muhlenbergia), Aster, Echinacea, and Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617667289381,"sku":"HC017883","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/scaly-blazing-star-flowers-garden.jpg?v=1761077571"},{"product_id":"perennial-monarch-magic-pollinator-plant-collection","title":"Monarch Magic Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonarch butterflies need our help and now we can provide it, AND, add a beautiful perennial collection to our gardens. Our 5-plant Monarch Magic Collection includes two milkweed species, providing essential food and support for Monarch caterpillars. Additionally, 2 late summer blooming Aster varieties will provide needed nectar for traveling butterflies. Lastly, Echinacea is a true butterfly magnet and a favorite of Monarchs, supplying nectar during late summer to fall. These native perennials are easy-to-grow, long-lived, drought tolerant garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplants that will add natural beauty and enjoyment as you watch the butterflies fill up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Monarch Magic Collection includes 5 plants (1 of each), covering approximately 15 square feet when planted together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-asclepias-swamp-milkweed-soulmate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e 'Soulmate' Swamp Milkweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-asclepias-milkweed-common\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAsclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-aster-bluebird-smooth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e'Bluebird' Smooth Aster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-aster-new-york-professor-kippenberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProfessor Kippenberg' New York Aster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-liatris-blazing-star-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTexas Blazing Star (Liatris)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe reserve the right to substitute a plant with similar attributes. Planting map not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617755271461,"sku":"HC017135","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/monarch_magic_collage.jpg?v=1761077635"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/collections\/Liatris-aspera-Gayfeather_web_subcat_pg_img.jpg?v=1775661671","url":"https:\/\/www.highcountrygardens.com\/collections\/liatris-blazing-star-plants.oembed","provider":"High Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}