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This video is a complete profile on the native perennial known as Meadow Blazingstar, aka Liatris ligulistylis. This flower is pretty much the best plant you can grow for attracting Monarch Butterflies to your yard. I've grown dozens and dozens of species of flower, and nothing comes close to it's power for attracting Monarch Butterflies....watch it and see the proof! Link to my article on this flower. Here you will find all your quick reference information (and more): https://growitbuildit.com/meadow-blazing-star-liatris-ligulistylis/ LINK TO BUY SEEDS https://amzn.to/4iv6CSZ This is an affiliate link, I will earn a small commission if you purchase, but there is no cost increase to you Link to Blazing Star Gardens website and clips. Please note that they ship their garden kits in Spring and Fall, and they sell out fast! Unfortunately they probably won't have any left for Spring (sorry I was late on video). But, be sure to watch their website for fall shipments. https://www.blazingstargardens.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDun70cjAK0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYzBKYVQ-2U Table of contents 01:34 - What is Meadow Blazing Star 02:09 - Benefits 03:30 - It's special ability to attract Monarch Butterflies 05:42 - Growing conditions 06:08 - Identification and characteristics 07:17 - How to save Meadow Blazing Star seed 07:48 - How to grow from seed 09:38 - Dividing Meadow Blazingstar 10:23 - Wildlife 11:04 - Landscaping 13:08 - Review OTHER USEFUL VIDEOS Referenced: How to divide Liatris https://youtu.be/kDse9iKyh3g How to cold-stratify seeds in the fridge https://youtu.be/JIgYeduDiM4 How to winter sow seeds (I strongly recommend this method, even if it means waiting another year) https://youtu.be/SKXY6dl-5Tk How to separate seedlings https://youtu.be/LvWGfedl5h8
The NUMBER ONE Flower For Attracting Monarch Butterflies