Growing Liatris

Liatris is a perennial with a tuberous root system. Growing Liatris takes a little effort. The end result is a beautiful and original plant.

This plant is so beautiful and so easy to grow that even the most novice gardener can grow it.

Liatris has a tall peduncle, the inflorescence looks like on a dish brush. Liatris usually comes in a pinkish-purple hue. This plant blooms in July-August, flowering begins from the top of the inflorescence itself.

It is advisable to grow Liatris in a well-lit place, on loose, fertile soil. Once planted, this plant will grow for many years.

The only drawback of this plant is that mice love the tubers of the plant. The plant does not need shelter. To create a garden design, you can grow liatris in borders and mixborders with other perennials. Liatris can be grown for decorative cutting.
Liatris can be grown from seeds, but then it will bloom only in the second year. Seeds should be sown in early spring, without going deep into the ground, in wooden boxes.

It is easier to propagate liatris by dividing the tuber. Tubers should be dug up in May or August, observing intervals of 3 years. When planting, tubers must be deepened into the ground by 10 cm, while maintaining a distance between tubers of 15-20 cm.

Liatris looks very beautiful in rockeries, mixborders and clubs. Tubers are often planted in a circley - this helps to form a beautiful bush. You can also choose neighbors for this beautiful plant.Armeria, gypsophila, brunnera, flock, verbena, etc. are suitable for this purpose.