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Liatris

Fluffy magenta bottle-brush spires — opens top-down, unusually.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks hardy Liatris varieties proven for UK gardens, including cold-tolerant cultivars.

Crocus

Crocus offers sturdy pots ideal for container-grown Liatris, ensuring drainage essential for London's wet climate.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK provides reliable tools for staking tall Liatris varieties in exposed London gardens.