The handsome flowers are Monarch butterfly magnets. They also make good cut flowers.
The best thing about this species is ...Read Moreits late season of bloom, in late August and September. All liatris I know have foliage that disintegrates following bloom, but this species blooms late enough that the senescing foliage looks appropriate for the season. The flowers are also an unusual color for a season dominated by gold daisies.
The first time that I have ever seen a Monarch butterfly in my garden of four years (new and relatively barren subdivision) was on my Lia...Read Moretris. I am getting more of these beauties since I just read at this site that they are drought tolerant and can be split early in spring.
I started my plants from seeds and they bloomed the second year after sowing. Like other liatris species the plants form corms that can b...Read Moree lifted and divided in early spring or fall. The large flower spikes tend to flop so staking may be required in windy areas. This is a great plant for late color in the flower garden and an excellent choice for attracting butterflies.
The handsome flowers are Monarch butterfly magnets. They also make good cut flowers.
The best thing about this species is ...Read More
The first time that I have ever seen a Monarch butterfly in my garden of four years (new and relatively barren subdivision) was on my Lia...Read More
I started my plants from seeds and they bloomed the second year after sowing. Like other liatris species the plants form corms that can b...Read More