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Liatrislancifolia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Liatris (ly-AT-riss)

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Species

lancifolia (lan-sih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Lacinaria kansana

Lacinaria lancifolia

Liatris kansana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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