How to Propagate and Grow
Liatris
Liatris originate from North America and are a genus of corm rooted, clump forming perennials.
Leaves are glossy, lance shape, almost grass like which are erect.
Flowers are upright, bottle brush shape with dense feathery spikes.
Genus: Liatris
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Species: L. spicata
Common Names: Gayfeather, spike, blazing star.
Classification: Perennial.
Height: 120cm (48inches).
Flowering: From summer through autumn.
Usage: Ideal for the middle to back of borders and beds.
They make ideal cut flowers.
Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!
Soil: Any rich, moist but free draining soil.
Propagation Methods: By seed in autumn.
Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.
Time from sowing to germination: 2 months onwards.
Very slow germination, so be patient!
How to sow seeds
Division in spring.
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