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LIATRIS
Commonly known as Blazing star, Gayfeather, Praire button
Further Reading....
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennial. Linear to oval-lance-shaped leaves in basal tufts and, alternately, on the stiff stems.Numerous, button-like flowerheads open from the top of the flower spike downwards.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees are attracted to the flowerheads. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails and mice - they like the roots! -
Place of origin - eastern and central northern USA. -
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - with moisture - liable to rotting in heavy soils in very wet winters.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Liatris - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LIATRIS
LIATRIS scariosa 'Alba' >
Commonly known as: Blazing star, Gayfeather, Praire button.
Striking white form
LIATRIS spicata >
Commonly known as: Button snake root, Gayfeather, Praire button.
Stiff poker-like flowers, intense mauve
