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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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LIATRIS spicata

Commonly known as Button snake root, Gayfeather, Praire button

Stiff poker-like flowers, intense mauve

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £10.50 each, 3+ £8.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - intense mauve
Height - to 1.5m (5ft)
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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-lance-shaped basal leaves 30-40cm (12-16in) long. Long-lasting flowerheads to 1cm (½in) across in dense spikes 45-70cm (18-28in) long.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - attractive to insects.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails and mice - they like the roots!
Place of origin - eastern and southern USA.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - with moisture - liable to rotting in heavy soils in very wet winters.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -