 Liatris punctata |
Native Region: eastern Canada to New Mexico and southeastern U.S. Zone Range: 3-7 Preferred Climate: temperate Harvest Date: Sunday 13 September, 2009 Seed count: 30-40
Description: This perennial has linear, grass-like leaves and bears spikes of purple flowerheads in autumn. The flower buds open from the top down, unlike most plants. Height 32 inches; spread 24 inches.
Cultivation: For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Grow in light, moist, moderately-fertile soil in full sun.
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