Liatris Growing Guide

Planting Liatris

Plant in spring after the last frost.
If you cannot plant your bulbs and perennials right away, store them in a cool, dry, dark location, like a basement.
Plant the bulbs with the flat root plate facing down into the soil and the eyes, or crown, facing upwards about 13 cm (5 in) deep and space 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) apart.
Liatris will grow in full sun to partial shade but it will require 6 hours of sunshine a day for best results.

Growing Liatris

These bulbs thrives in a range of soils from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, so soil amendments are rarely needed.
Water as needed during active growth periods, but allow the soil to become dry between watering.

Care Liatris

Whether in the garden as a specimen plant, en masse as foundation plantings or in a cutting garden, this is a consistent and colourful performer.
When in bloom, feel free to cut some flowers for bouquets.
These flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Winterizing Liatris

After flowering, the leaves should be allowed to die down. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year’s show.
You should be able to grow them right up into a USDA zone 4 with no problem outdoors. This is a cold-hardy bulb that does not require any winter protection in colder gardens.