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Liatris spicata
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GayfeatherPerennialFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 45cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Gayfeather, Liatris spicata, is an exotic perennial bearing long-lasting spikes of deep magenta bottle-brush flowers in contrast with strappy green leaves. It's perfect for adding late-summer colour to an herbaceous border, and makes an excellent cut flower. It's extremely attractive to bees and butterflies.
For best results grow Liatris spicata in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by division in spring.
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Liatris ‘Spicata’ and wildlife
Liatris ‘Spicata’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Liatris ‘Spicata’ poisonous?
Liatris ‘Spicata’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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