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Beginner
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0.45m
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1.2m
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2-5 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett'
Other names: Button snakewort 'Floristan Violett', Gayfeather 'Floristan Violett', Kansas gay feather 'Floristan Violett', Blazing star 'Floristan Violett', Liatris callilepis 'Floristan Violett', Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'
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Genus: Liatris
Variety or cultivar: 'Floristan Violett' _ 'Floristan Violett' is a clump-forming perennial with linear, mid- to dark green leaves and erect, dense spikes of violet to purple flowerheads in late summer and early autumn.
Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett' is: Deciduous
Flower: Violet, Purple in Summer; Purple, Violet in Autumn
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Habit: Erect
Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett' (Button snakewort 'Floristan Violett') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in light, moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist. Dislikes winter wet. A position in full sun is essential.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Valerie Johnston
I have bought a packet of bulbs but it does not state how deep to plant. Can you please advise? Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.
Valerie
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sun. 20th March 2011 15:38
- Last reply: Mon. 21st March 2011 19:53
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