Liatris. Planting and care

Liatris is a beautiful perennial herb, which is increasingly found on urban flower beds and in private gardens. This flower is grown very easily. In addition, the seeds are not expensive, and their sowing will not require much effort. Reproduce Liatris, planting and caring for which will bring a gardener pleasure, you can not only seeds, but also the division of bushes. Whichever way you choose, the plant will bloom more than one year, pleasing you and your guests.

The rules for the care of Liatrice are standard and simple, but at home you need to be attentive to it and its requirements. More often and more successfully than others, the "Liatris Spikata" variety grows. In general, the plant does not require excessive attention.

General information about the plant

According to the legends, Liatris has come down to us since the days of Ancient Greece, and in translation from Greek means "smooth doctor". To this genus carry about twenty varieties. The native land of the plant is North America. Depending on the species, the lyatrice may have a leafy or erect, simple or branched stem. As for the leaves, they are located on the stem in order, have a pointed shape. Flowers - tubular, purple or reddish-purple. They are located in baskets, forming an inflorescence like an ear. The plant blooms in the middle of summer. Often, lyatris is used to compose bouquets from wildflowers.

Liatris: landing and care

As already mentioned above, the cultivation of this perennial plant is very simple. It can be cultivated not only outdoors, but also indoors. Despite the unpretentiousness, you need to be attentive to this plant. The place for the flower should be chosen correctly: it must be sunny and warm. Liatris perfectly tolerates heat, does not require much moisture. The best option for the plant is loose and fresh soil. Note also that the main thing when watering - do not over-moisten the Liatris.

Planting and caring for the plant means a moderate watering in order to exclude decay of the root and the whole plant. Water the flower with warm water. The advantage of liatrice is also the fact that it is rarely exposed to diseases and pest damage. In most cases, rhizomes are attacked by mice, bears and snails. Use special tools distributed on the soil in order to save the affected Liatris.

Planting and care: how and when to trim?

With the cultivation of Liatrice, it is very important to know how to cut it correctly, so as not to damage and not spoil the plant. In most cases, trim off the faded parts immediately after flowering, namely in the autumn season. Pruning will allow the grower to control the height of the flowers and give them a certain shape. At the same time, one must be very, very careful not to cut off excess and not destroy the flower.

We hope, the information stated above will help you to properly plant the Liatris. Planting and leaving (photos confirm this fact) will give you only pleasure, and the result will please the eye more than one year. More detailed information can be obtained from the mouth of experienced florists who are aware of all the subtleties of growing this plant, as well as in the specialized garden centers of the country.