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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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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetIntense mauve -
HeightTo 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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
LIATRIS spicata
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Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
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Additional Features
Good to knowAttractive to insects.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails and mice - they like the roots!
Place of originEastern and southern USA. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilWith 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
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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