Description
Native to eastern North America where it grows in meadows and moist prairies, Liatris spicata grows best in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Blooms in tall spikes of purple flowers that look like feathers which grow one to five feet tall.
Historically Native Americans used the root of the plant as a medicine Now it is used for a sore throat, as an herbal insect repellent, and in potpourri.
Can be grown from seed, but slow to establish.
Height: 2-4 ft
Sun: Sun
Water: Medium
Bloom color: Red-purple
Bloom time: July to August
Additional information
Attribute | 1-gallon, quart |
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