Liatris spicata
button snakewort
Flower Colors
Description
A perennial to 70cm in height, with narrow foliage and purplish-pink flower spikes in late summer and early autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freePrairie plantingWildlife gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenCut flowersFlower borders and beds