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- Q.What Is Cutting Off The Stems Of My Liatris Spicata And Leaving Them At The Base Of The Plant? - The cuts are on an angle and spear quite cleanly done. My initial thought was the beak of a bird...then ...
- Q.Why Didn’t My White Liatris Bloom More Than Once Over The Summer? - This is the third year for my plant and it started out well, with at least twenty beautiful flower stalks. ...
- Q.How To Tell The Top From The Bottom Of Liatris Corm - One side has lots of hairs. The other has 2 tiny shoots beginning.
- Q.Laitrus - I have had laitrus planted in an east facing garden in front of a house for 20 years. Every year ...
- Q.LIATRIS SPICATA WHITE And LOBELIA CARDINALIS Be Cut To Ground Level And Mulched For Winter - None thank you.
- Q.Should My Liatris Start To Show Growth By May 29th? - Should liatris planted in region 7, Virginia, which bloomed last year begin showing some growth yet? `No liatris has broken ...
- Q.Anemic Looking Foliage - My liatris have always done well. It is early June and perhaps I never noticed - the foliage is pale ...
Asked by
lamellaplant on
August 18, 2020
Southern OntarioQ.What Is Cutting Off The Stems Of My Liatris Spicata And Leaving Them At The Base Of The Plant?
The cuts are on an angle and spear quite cleanly done. My initial thought was the beak of a bird...then a vole....no idea to be honest. Anyone else encounter this? Any thoughts on what it could be?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.
Perfect cuts would indicate scissors or a knife. I could suspect children, or other forms of vandalism, but there will be no way to confirm without seeing the damage.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 1, 2020Q.Why didn’t my white Liatris bloom more than once over the summer?
This is the third year for my plant and it started out well, with at least twenty beautiful flower stalks. Once they faded I deadheaded them as instructed. After that the plant didn’t produce any more flower stalks and the foliage didn’t stay rich and green like it has in previous years. The plant gets full sun and we have not had a rainy summer. Any ideas? Thanks.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You are lucky if yours came back a second time in past years. Mine always have produced just one stem of flowers per season.
They may be getting crowded. They benefit from division every few years.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/liatris/liatris-blazing-star.htm
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jma.organist on
September 21, 2020
groton ma 01450Q.How To Tell The Top From The Bottom Of Liatris Corm
One side has lots of hairs. The other has 2 tiny shoots beginning.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That hairy side will be the roots. The shoots are what becomes the upper portions of the plant.
This article will help with the care of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/liatris/liatris-blazing-star.htm
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Anonymous on
July 15, 2021Q.Laitrus
I have had laitrus planted in an east facing garden in front of a house for 20 years. Every year they have been coming up purple. This year they all came up white. ??? Any reason?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It could, very well, be that old corms have died. This could leave behind seedlings or plants that have not flowered yet, that can be a different color than the original.
It could, also, be that these are a hybrid, and being an older plant, could mean that genes are breaking down and exposing other traits.
Whichever it is, it will be fun to continue watching to see what happens!
Here is an article for more information on the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/liatris/liatris-blazing-star.htm
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November 3, 2021 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can do it now or in the spring. Cut them back now and mulch for winter or wait till spring to cut them back. By leaving the foliage during winter, it acts as insulation for the sleeping perennials. Your winters, although snowy, don't get too low so I wouldn't be worried about them freezing out.
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richardgallagher125 on
May 29, 2022
Ruckersville, VA 22968Q.Should My Liatris Start To Show Growth By May 29th?
Should liatris planted in region 7, Virginia, which bloomed last year begin showing some growth yet? `No liatris has broken the soil. Other plants like dasies, lillies, phlox have already flowered. Have not observed squirrels.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Hm... It should have been showing signs of growth by now. I would dig up a section to see if the corm is sill alive.
In the meantime, this article will offer information on the proper care of these plants to keep them at their best:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/liatris/liatris-blazing-star.htm
These articles will help you to test and maintain your soil:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
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Ms. D on
June 6, 2022
5BQ.Anemic Looking Foliage
My liatris have always done well. It is early June and perhaps I never noticed - the foliage is pale green and sort of limp looking, though there is lots of it. Is this a problem? Will the foliage color deepen and the plants get sturdier?It\\\'s very odd...
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. In the meantime, these articles will help you to know what care these plants require:
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