Liatris Spicata corms
By Scotsgran
15 Mar, 2012
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I bought the small corms in Lidl 50 for £1.29. The larger corms came from a GC prepack 10 for £1.99. I'm looking forward to seeing the difference between the two sizes. The small ones are said to grow 40cms tall in Aug./Sept. The large ones are said to grow to 60cms high in June/July. We shall see. This is a plant from the American prairies. Common names are Blazing Star or Gay Feathers. Unusually the flowers, which the bees adore, open from the top down.
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Thats what I thought but did not like to say so. I have not seen the Liatris Alba in the garden centres and I don't do internet shopping so hope I come across them soon.
15 Mar, 2012
Lol Sheilar! :D
15 Mar, 2012
I've never grown these, but have admired them n other people's gardens. I wonder if I might have a space.........?
15 Mar, 2012
They grow on very stout straight stems with strappy leaves up the stems so they do not take up much space. The smaller corms/bulbs are only 1cm in diameter and they are good cut flowers. See the ads. to the right.
16 Mar, 2012
These are beautiful flowers and quite hardy here.
16 Mar, 2012
I lke these too....
16 Mar, 2012
they are great little plants, i've had them for 6 years and just let them get on with it, just cut to ground level when they die back...
16 Mar, 2012
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Look like doggies doo daahs!! lol
15 Mar, 2012