About
A clump-forming perennial with basal, lance-shaped leaves and flowering stems to around 90cm tall bearing fluffy pink flowers from summer into autumn.
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
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist but not wet overwinter; full sun is essential
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
PropagationPropagate by division every three to four years in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free