Liatris — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Liatris recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Liatris chapmanii
Liatris chapmanii
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have virtually no information on this plant and are not sure if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Grows well in a moderately good light soil.
Full cultivation guide →Liatris punctata
Liatris punctata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Grows well in a moderately good light soil. Tolerates poor soils. Plants are prone to rot overwinter in wet soils.
Full cultivation guide →Liatris scariosa
Liatris scariosa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Grows well in a moderately good light soil. Tolerates poor soils. Plants are prone to rot overwinter in wet soils.
Full cultivation guide →Liatris spicata
Liatris spicata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Grows well in a moderately good light soil. Requires a moist to wet position. Established plants are very drought tolerant so long as there is plenty of humus in the soil.
Full cultivation guide →Liatris squarrosa
Liatris squarrosa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Grows well in a moderately good light soil. Tolerates poor soils. Plants are prone to rot overwinter in wet soils.
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