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how best to plant a liatris spicata plant
and what about aftercare


On plant Liatris spicata

  • Question asked on 22 Jun, 2010

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hoya105
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Give it sun or light shade, water in well and mulch to retain moisture. It will flower late summer/autumn. Take flower spikes off when they fade to let the plant put energy into its roots for next year. Mark where it is as it will disappear in winter!

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