About
A variable perennial up to 1.2m tall though often shorter. The very narrow leaves form a basal clump and clothe the lower part of the flowering stems which are topped by narrow spires of small, tubular, pale pink to pinky purple flowers.
About the genus
Liatris are herbaceous perennials with narrow, grass-like foliage and erect, bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers which open from the top down
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free