Re: Liatris or gayfeather
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Liatris or gayfeather
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 1998 00:59:02 EST
In a message dated 98-02-13 16:21:25 EST, you write:
<< LIATRIS microcephela >>
my description comes from my websight--but the information comes from my
supplier-and since this is my first year with this plant I will not commit my
self to its actual size. I will know this July. I like this genus of plants
and hope to offer even more as the years go by.
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Here some more information I found on the web.
9417 Liatris microcephala (Small) K. Schumann - "Small-headed Blazing Star;
"Dwarf
Blazing Star". (Asteraceae). A very beautiful herbaceous purple-flowered
perennial native
to western N. C. (and SC, GA, AL, TN, KY). Reported to reach 3' but seen
in the
arboretum at 1-1.5' in height with many flowering stems forming a globe
shaped plant of
fine and delicate texture. Much less prone to topple and sprawl than other
species tried.
Best in full sun and very drought stress tolerant. Very easy from seed
gathered when ripe
and can be sown without any stratification; will also go by softwood stem
cuttings, and
older clumps can be divided. Will make an attractive quart plant for sales
in one season
from greenhouse winter-sown seed. Has potential for both fresh and dried
cut flower
markets. USDA Zones 5-9. (Located several places - in front of the lath
house as one).
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