Cylindrical Blazing Star will add a modest splash of pinkish purple color to sunny, well-drained rock gardens. In other parts of the U.S., it is known as Barrelhead Gayfeather. This short blazing star may grow up to two feet tall. It is very drought tolerant, and if it is planted in rich fertile soil, it could flop over or be overtaken by larger plants. Cylindrical blazing star will attract a number of bees, butterflies, and the occasional hummingbird.
Uses: Drought tolerant, pollinators, historically medicinal
Bloom time: July - September
Height: 10 to 24 inches
Space: 6 to 10 inches
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry, well-drained
Seed: Winter sow by early February or stratify at least 40 days.
- ~200 seeds per packet
- 9,000 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 300 to 500 square feet
