{"product_id":"liatris-spicata-bulbs","title":"Liatris Spicata Bulbs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDense Gayfeather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiatris Spicata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbs, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, are a hardy perennial wildflower that blooms for an extended period of time. The unique flower heads are composed of many small star-like blossoms arranged on a tall, upright bottlebrush spike. Its long, narrow leaves form a clump at the base of the plant and turn a beautiful bronze color in the fall. This upright plant can reach up to 6 feet in height and boasts \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003estriking purple flowers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that are arranged in a dense spike with no visible rays. Its species name, meaning \"elongated inflorescence,\" and alternate name, \"Dense Gayfeather,\" referencing its feathery styles, highlight its distinct features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiatris Spicata bulbs produce tall purple flower spikes that attract pollinators and are ideal for cutting. They bloom from June to August in plains and from July to September in hilly areas. Planting can be done between February and April or March and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiatris Spicata is well-suited for various climates and thrives in full sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs are best planted in the spring following the last frost date, with a spacing of 12 to 15 inches and a depth of two to four inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is essential to choose well-draining soil with a slightly acidic or neutral pH level. Avoid clay or overly rich soil for optimal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen first planted, ensure thorough watering followed by only watering during the hottest months. During winter, it prefers drier conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not heavy feeders, adding a balanced flower fertilizer in the spring can benefit plants in poor soil conditions. In most cases, these bulbs do not require any additional feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporate these wildflowers into a border or meadow landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":47809553727682,"sku":"BXLIY 8084538753215","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/LiatrisSpicata.jpg?v=1781506020","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/liatris-spicata-bulbs","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}