{"product_id":"dense-blazing-star","title":"Dense Blazing Star","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3-8) is a fantastic vertical accent for the summer garden. Unlike most plants that bloom from the bottom up, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eLiatris\u003c\/i\u003e spikes (3-5' tall) bloom from the top down, ensuring a long-lasting purple display. Its fine, grass-like foliage provides a soft, structural contrast to the bold leaves of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"357\"\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"370\"\u003eRudbeckia\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ecological Exchange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis is a high-traffic nectar hub. The dense floral spikes are a magnet for Monarchs, Swallowtails, and a vast array of native bees and hummingbirds. Because the flowers are tightly packed, they offer a high-efficiency fuel source for migrating insects. In the fall, the seed heads are frequently visited by small songbirds. To support stem-nesting bees, avoid cutting \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eLiatris\u003c\/i\u003e to the ground in fall. Instead, trim stalks to 12–15 inches in late winter. This 'stubble' residue provides vital nesting cavities for native bees while new spring growth quickly hides the old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhile most \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eLiatris\u003c\/i\u003e species crave dry desert conditions, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eL. spicata\u003c\/i\u003e is uniquely adapted to the wetter, clay-heavy soils of the Southeast. It thrives in full sun and can handle moisture better than its cousins, making it perfect for rain gardens or heavier Piedmont soils. It grows from a corm (a flattened, bulb-like structure) and will naturalize over time into a stunning vertical colony. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/i\u003e takes up very little horizontal space (only about 12–15 inches wide), individual plants can look \"lonely.\" Clusters of 3 or 5 create a much stronger architectural statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003ePhoto:\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e \"Erect stems with purple flowers\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/liatris-spicata\/\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eKathleen Moore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is licensed under \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjx3vLFy7iTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQuwo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47926653649110,"sku":"LS-PT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/Erectstemswithpurpleflowers.Erectstemswithpurpleflowers.KathleenMooreCCBY4.0.jpg?v=1774449502","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/products\/dense-blazing-star","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}