Growing Non-GMO Liatris Z-scape Flower Seeds

Liatris seeds require 4-6 weeks of a cold treatment in order to germinate. Either sow the seeds outdoors in the fall or place them in the refrigerator before planting them in the spring. Z-Scape liatris seeds are adaptable and frost-hardy and can be sown indoors or outdoors. For earliest and most vibrant blooms, begin seeds 10-12 weeks prior to the frost and transplant to a warm and sunny spot in the garden if transplanting outside. Young plants may need staking before establishing. Z-Scape liatris is a vigorous full-sun performer with little maintenance needs. Plants are known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, humidity, and poor soils, but prefer well-drained gardens with fertile soil. Do not overwater.

While germinating and after germination, seeds prefer temperatures above 50°F, even at night. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs and until transplantation nears. Harden off any seedlings that were started indoors before fully transplanting outdoors. Although Liatris has amazing pest and disease resistance, young plants may be susceptible to rabbits and should be protected. Liatris does not usually bloom until the second year after being started from seed. For overwintering potted plants, do not bring them indoors but shelter them in a garage or cold frame with mulch heaped on top of the pot. Option to also bury the pot in the soil for the winter. They require a cold period of dormancy to flower each year.

Liatris Z-scape in the Flower Garden

Liatris is a beautiful flower native to many regions of the United States. Although it is considered a native, it offers exceptional cut flower use. The showy plant will easily attract pollinators to your other flowers.

Landscape Use of Liatris Z-scape

Z-scape Liatris is frequently used in flower beds or along fences and borders. They fit right into perennial landscapes with cottage, prairie, or meadow inspirations. Still, they are showy enough to look right at home in a curated landscape as well.

About Liatris Z-scape Garden Seeds

Liatris plants are widely loved for their beauty but also their symbolism. They represent goodness, cheerfulness, and security. Gift these seeds, starts, or cut flowers to those who may be mourning the loss of a loved one or need encouragement in some way. They are also July’s official birth flower and make great gifts for all those summer babies.

Liatris spicata is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it grows wildly in moist prairies and meadows.

Liatris is not toxic to dogs or cats. Although it is not toxic to humans, it is also not considered edible.

Liatris can also be known as Gayfeather, Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star, Prairie Gay Feather, Button Snakeroot, Kansas Gayfeather, and Spike Gayfeather.

Liatris spicata has been historically used by many Native American tribes across the continent to treat swelling, abdominal pain, colic, and snake bites as well as used for its expectorant properties including serving as a diuretic and carminative (gastrointestinal problems). Currently, liatris is used to treat sore throats.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"If you’re building a native garden, and you live in the Eastern USA or the Pacific Northwest, Liatris is a must-have. It is beautiful, hardy, easy to grow, and low maintenance!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Liatris Z-scape Seeds Per Package:

• 50 seed Packet
• 500 Seeds - Wholesale
• 1,000 Seeds - Bulk

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