|
A. Flowering Characteristics
Liatris spicata flowers in summer (July/August)
for 3-4 weeks and plants are 2-4 feet tall depending
on the selection.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: North America
2. Common names: Blazing Stars, Gay Feather, Snakeroot
3. Geophyte organ: Tunicated Corm
4. Hardiness type: Hardy III - Injured at temperatures
below 5 degrees F (-15C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by seed and
cormlets and requires a warm (50 to 60F) - cool
(28 to 32F) - warm (50 to 60F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, rock gardens, and fresh
cut flowers.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 8/10, 10/12, 12/up cm, in circumference.
2. Planting density: 2-4 inches apart, 10-20 per
sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of corm.
4. Planting time: Fall or spring.
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 3 to 4 with mulch, 5 to 9 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
or AM only sunlight.
7. Moisture: Plant in an area that retains moisture
year-round.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.), Kniphofia
(yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta daisies),
Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia, Salvia,
Verbascum, Buddleia, Hibiscus syriacus, Acer palmatum,
Lagerstroemia.
|
