How to Grow and Care for Prairie blazing star

Prairie blazing star, also known as Kansas gayfeather, Prairie gayfeather, Kansas blazing star, Cat-tail gayfeather, Hairy button-snakeroot

Prairie blazing star is a hardy perennial well-suited for a variety of garden settings. A key care point for prairie blazing star is its preference for full sun conditions; ensuring ample sunlight is crucial for optimal growth and flowering. It is also important to provide well-draining soil, as prairie blazing star is sensitive to waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot. Regular watering during dry spells will support its long, showy bloom period in late summer. Prairie blazing star's overall maintenance is low, making it an easy-care addition to native plant gardens and wildflower meadows.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Prairie blazing star

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Prairie blazing star is a robust herbaceous perennial reaching heights between 2-5 feet (60-150 cm). It features striking purple flowers tightly clustered on a stout, hairy stem. The blooms present themselves in a unique fashion, unfurling from top to bottom. Notable are the distinctive pointed purplish bracts that underpin each flower head, setting prairie blazing star apart from relatives. Its leaves are also noticeable, having a coarse texture, which along the length of the stem adds to its overall hardy appearance.