What type of soil should I use for my Liatris Spicata?

Liatris Spicata does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Liatris Spicata?

Liatris Spicata should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Liatris Spicata?

Liatris Spicata is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Liatris Spicata be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Liatris Spicata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Liatris Spicata?

Liatris Spicata can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Liatris Spicata easy to care for?

Liatris Spicata is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Liatris Spicata?

Liatris Spicata prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Liatris Spicata need?

Liatris Spicata requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Dense Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star, Blazing star and Prairie gay feather

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Liatris spicata

Genus

Liatris

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Liatris Spicata

Water

How often to water your Liatris Spicata

Liatris Spicata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Plant care guide for Liatris Spicata in New York

New York, New York

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Growing Liatris Spicata in New York right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 30th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in New York is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…

Sunlight will increase by 38.1% ☀️

January 29th, 2023

New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 38.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.0 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

January 30th, 2023

This month, New York is getting an average of 6.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 11.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of da…

Light needs and placement for plant Liatris Spicata: 1ft from a window

Liatris Spicata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ⛅.

Liatris Spicata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Liatris Spicata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Liatris Spicata: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Liatris Spicata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Liatris Spicata

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 29th, 2023

The growing potential in New York is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repo…