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Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Liatris (ly-AT-riss) (Info)
Species: spicata (spi-KAH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Floristan Violet

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative dicentra63 On Jun 28, 2007, dicentra63 from West Valley City, UT
(Zone 6b) wrote:

I planted this poor thing in heavy clay and light shade. It struggled for three years, barely producing any foliage until it finally perished.

Positive lovedirtynails On May 28, 2006, lovedirtynails from Portland, OR wrote:

I planted three last year, each giving a single bloom. This year, each plant has multiple stalks, but the one that gets the most sun is three times the size. Found out it is best to place these away from any traffic because the stalks are very fragile at this stage. I have broken a few by accident.

Positive Tjsangel On Jun 17, 2005, Tjsangel from Warren, OH wrote:

I just bought this variety last year and it's grown into a small bush already! It's getting ready to bloom on many stalks, and fits in nicely with my fragrant lilies and butterfly bushes. I also have a white variety, but this one is beautiful. Very drought tolerant.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Spring Grove, Illinois
Owosso, Michigan
Portland, Oregon



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