Liatris bulbs

I've looked on several bulb websites and can't seem to find liatris bulbs or corms.(.whatever they start from) so need your help..Do you know of a source?

Liatris isn't a bulb or corm. It's a seed grown perennial.

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=lisp

Google shows lots for sale.

Try Touch of Nature as I ordered some in 2010 from him and they have done very well, but I think he sells them in the spring (25 for 13.75 in 2012)
http://www.touchofnature.com/springcatalog/liatris.htm

Lazy ss farm has many for sale.
http://www.lazyssfarm.com/Plants/Perennials/L_files/La-Li.ht...

And another site that seems like an excellant deal. http://www.bulbsdirect.com/index.php?/Perennial-Plants-Speci...

I planted the purple ones in 2006 and they also do very nicely here. They were super cheap (24 corms for 4.95) from a garden shop in the spring bulb bins.

[Quoting]:Liatris Planting Information By Nikki Phipps
(Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden)

Liatris plants typically grow from corms, which sprout in spring and plants bloom in late summer. Liatris corms are usually planted in early spring but can also be planted in fall in some areas. They are generally spaced 12 to 15 inches apart to allow enough room for growth. Plants often bloom the same year that they are planted. Planting to bloom time of laitris flowers is about 70–90 days.

In addition to growing corms, liatris can also be grown from seed, though plants grown from seeds don’t bloom until their second year. Liatris seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden. Germination usually occurs within 20 to 45 days if the seeds are exposed to cold, moist conditions for about 4-6 weeks prior to planting. Sowing them outdoors in the fall or early winter can often yield good results[/quote]

Good luck, Patti

This message was edited Aug 18, 2012 5:54 PM

This message was edited Aug 18, 2012 5:55 PM

Oops, I stand corrected! I planted mine years ago, couldn't remember.

Actually, Liatris "bulbs" are corms. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=118496

They can be seed grown (most commonly) or corms can be divided. But for whatever reason, most sellers classify them as regular perennials. Tommy, it is just as likely that you did originally buy a liatris corm (that looks like a bulb).

Rick

Yup, as quoted before.

I was given 2 bags of corms along with 2 bags of Oriental lily mix as a gift from my next door friend. that was 17 days ago the lilies are up 2" The Liatris nothing yet. I have seen them in most seed catalouges, Brent and becky's I like and respect.