Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Liatris

Species:

Liatris bridgesii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to improve germination.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat