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Liatris Spicata blazing star

I bought some blazing star bulbs today at the local dollar store.Ive never planted them before but from what i read they seem to clump together..I guess there really rhizomes! Im not sure where to put them maybe beside my red hot poker i wonder how that would look?The blooming times probably want match up.Anybody familiar with liatris Spicata?

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Walter Reeves Decatur, GA

The roots are technically called corms. It seems a little chilly to be planting them outdoors now but you can plant them in a pot full of potting soil indoors and put in a warm window. They will have leaves and be ready to plant in early April.

on Mar 05, 2012 · Like 1
Marvin R Sanford, NC

Thanks Walter do you know when they bloom and how long a bloom period they have?

on Mar 05, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Marvin, they'll bloom for three to four weeks in summer (July/August). Check out this info from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, which provides culture requirements and companion plant suggestions:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/...

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 1
Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA

I love Liatris Gay feather. There is a dwarf liatris at Saul's Nursery that is amazing. More feathery softer texture leaves and a smaller flower. Looks great with amsonia and swamp hibiscus, or flanking a Chapel Hill yellow lantana. I am trying to post pictures, but it is not working.

on Mar 11, 2012 · Like 1
Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA

They also look great with the seed heads ino fall.
on Mar 11, 2012 · Like 1
Marvin R Sanford, NC

That does look great thanks

on Mar 12, 2012 · Like 0
Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA

Thank you

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0