Liatris
Liatris spicata
Family: Asteraceae
Liatris grows in full sun and prefers average, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Liatris
Liatris growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Average, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Liatris as 20-45 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or lightly cover. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers in second season from seed.
Plant Overview
Liatris (Liatris spicata) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0189
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Liatris is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Average, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 20-45 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is Surface sow or lightly cover. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers in second season from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 20-45 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or lightly cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers in second season from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.