Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett'
button snakewort 'Floristan Violett'
A bulbous perennial to about 70cm in height, with narrow green foliage on tall stems. Bright bottle-brushlike purplish-pink flower spikes appear in late summer and early autumn with seedheads following to provide winter interest
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Purple Pink | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Liatris are herbaceous perennials with narrow, grass-like foliage and erect, bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers which open from the top down
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist but not wet overwinter; full sun is essential
Propagation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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