About
A clump-forming upright perennial with lance shaped mid-green basal leaves, and narrower, linear stem leaves. Erect spikes of long lasting, dense white flowers in summer.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist but not wet overwinter; full sun is essential.
PruningDeadhead regularly, cut down all stems to ground level after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free