Plant Details: Devil's Bite
Category Perennials  
Zone: 4 - 9
 
Out_of_stock: N
Common Name Devil's Bite Variety  
Regional Names  
Botanical Name Liatris scariosa
Description This Liatris of the Eastern US is considered to be one of the most glorious species when in flower. Its large lavender to purple flower heads are packed closely together and extends 2/3 of the flowering spike that can reach 3-4'High. This drought tolerant perennial is a favorite nectar provider of late summer and early fall butterflies as well as it supplies seed for many bird species. Liatris thrive in dry sunny conditions. Do not plant them too deep. When planting the top of the cromb should be right at the soil surface.
Notes
 
Plant Growing Conditions

Soil PH
 
Soil Type
 
Water
 
SunLight
 
Foliage
acid:
Y
 
clay:
Y
 
dry:
Y
 
full:
Y
 
Evergreen:
N
neutral:
Y
 
average: 
Y
 
average:
Y
 
partial:
Y
  SemiEvergreen:
N
alkaline:
Y
 
sand:
Y
 
wet:
N
 
shade:
N
  Deciduous:
Y
Plant Pricing
Last Update: 2017-10-09 03:29:57.0
Container Size
Price
1 Gallon
14.00
Last Update:
2022-09-11 11:50:22.0
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