{"product_id":"dense-blazing-star-liatris-spicata","title":"Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eDense Blazing Star\u003c\/strong\u003e lives up to its name with tall, fuzzy flower spikes that burst into vibrant purple-pink in mid- to late summer. Rising from tidy clumps of \u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"443\"\u003egrass-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, the flowers bloom from the top down—unlike most plants—and add an electric vertical accent to sunny beds and prairies. These blooms are a \u003cstrong data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"605\"\u003emagnet for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially native bees, butterflies (including monarchs and swallowtails), and even hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eTolerant of clay soils and moderate moisture, it thrives in full sun and pairs beautifully with shorter grasses and summer wildflowers. While \u003cstrong data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"874\"\u003estems may flop in rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, they’ll stand tall when supported by neighboring plants. The fading flower spikes provide winter interest and seed for birds, especially finches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"963\"\u003eWhy Choose Dense Blazing Star?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic summer bloomer with top-down flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vertical accent in sunny native plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited to moist or rain garden conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to much of the eastern and central U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eStems may flop in rich soils—cut back after bloom or plant alongside sturdy neighbors for support. Deadhead to prolong flowering, or leave seedheads for wildlife interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":47753493283033,"sku":"AG_LIASPI_3P","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":47753493315801,"sku":"AG_LIASPI_6P","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32-Plant Tray","offer_id":47753493348569,"sku":"AG_LIASPI_32FT","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/dense_blazing_star_01_a378efbd-3780-47e8-89c2-6b62c4e69bda.jpg?v=1770062571","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/dense-blazing-star-liatris-spicata","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}