20180121 planted in flat, PLENTY left over
201710xx 2017 Collected Seed L gave me some of her Liatris seed
20170529 Seed starting activities two seeds left in the packet from April sowing, sowed in a square pot.
20170422: Mined the old garden plot for soil &, in the Septic Planting (meadow), put over ridges of leaf litter & sticks. Planted most of the meadow flowers in beds that "connect the dots" of stumps.
20170410 began in 4 cells in green house
20170314 Seedman order (#260637) 3507 Floristan White ( Liatris spicata )


WHERE TO PLANT: Liatris grow wild in meadows and prairies throughout many parts of the U.S. Though the plants prefer well-drained soil, they will tolerate more moisture than many other garden perennials, so are often included in rain gardens.
Liatris makes an eye-catching addition to flower gardens. The stately, wand-like flowers bloom in mid to late summer. Flower color is typically amethyst-purple, but can also be pink or white. The flowers are beautiful in summer flower arrangements, so they are a good addition to cutting gardens.
As a native plant, liatris is vigorous enough to hold its own when planted in a meadow, native plant garden or naturalized area. The flowers attract a wide range of butterfly species, so they are a must for butterfly gardens. Liatris is a good companion for ornamental grasses, and is especially attractive when planted in large sweeps or drifts.