Liatris spicata - P9

Description
The Gayfeather (Liatris spicata) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple flowers arranged in spikes from July to August. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Gayfeather is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Liatris callilepis.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Gayfeather are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Gayfeather has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Flower
Liatris spicata forms purple flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden