Liatris Spicata blazing star
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Marvin R
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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?
7 answers
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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.
Walter Reeves
on Mar 05, 2012
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Thanks Walter do you know when they bloom and how long a bloom period they have?
Marvin R
on Mar 05, 2012
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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/factsheets/bulbs-perennial/Liatrsp.htm
Douglas Hunt
on Mar 06, 2012
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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.
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Mar 11, 2012
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They also look great with the seed heads ino fall.
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Mar 11, 2012
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That does look great thanks
Marvin R
on Mar 12, 2012
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Thank you
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Apr 18, 2012
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