{"product_id":"ja-liatris-spicata-button-snakewort-corms","title":"Liatris spicata (Button Snakewort) Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Button Snakewort, is a hardy perennial grown for its tall spikes of purplish-pink flowers that appear from late summer into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe upright flower spikes rise above narrow grass-like foliage and open from the top downward, creating a distinctive display in sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e purplish pink\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e late summer to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e is a clump-forming perennial grown from corms. It produces upright stems with narrow leaves and dense flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flower heads open from the top of the spike first, which is unusual among flowering plants. This creates a distinctive layered effect as the spike gradually opens downward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton snakewort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDense blazing star\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKansas gay feather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may also see this plant listed under the following botanical synonyms:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e callilepis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiatris callilipes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiatris calilepis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich nectar source for bees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and other pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides late-season nectar when many plants have finished flowering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant it among other late-flowering perennials to extend food sources for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Button Snakewort\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrairie-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeadow-style planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroups of several plants create the most impact when the tall flower spikes appear together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant corms in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant corms about 5–8cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace plants around 25–30cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods in the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce established, plants return each year and gradually form larger clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTall spikes of purplish-pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent plant for bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate summer colour for borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong vertical structure in planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUseful long-lasting cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a pollinator-friendly perennial with strong vertical form, \u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e provides reliable colour and wildlife value from late summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1000 Corms","offer_id":57516510577027,"sku":"JA-L4075x1000","price":279.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":57516510609795,"sku":"JA-L4075x10","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":57516510642563,"sku":"JA-L4075x100","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Liatris-spicata_6295-768x1152.jpg?v=1773139290","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-liatris-spicata-button-snakewort-corms","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}