Summer blooming liatris spicata plants were recently added to Epic Grower green house. These will be offered during our weekend sales starting in late June. provide a great attraction to any garden. These are tall growing (4-5 feet) perennials. Perennials are plants which come back year after year. These grow in USDA zones 4-9 which covers 80% of the USA areas.
Summer Blooming Plants
The summer blooming liatris spicata come in several colors. Epic Grower planted purple and white bulbs two weeks ago. There were put in the green house / cold frame and started to emerge this week.
These are tall summer flowering plants that make great cut flowers. These are tall flower plants. Use them along borders, behind smaller plants or in clumps for center attraction.
When planting bulbs (we are offering ones in pots already growing) make sure you water them well. Once they emerge water reduce watering.
In late fall or early winter cut the plants back to the ground. During the growing season the liatris spicata created more bulbs underground. Each year the plant will cover more area.
After the 3rd year of growing divide the under ground bulbs. Once divided, spread out the bulbs. Move the remaining bulbs to new areas on your property.
Other Summer Blooming at Epic Grower
The day lily (Hemerocallis the scientific name) growing beds started to take shape. Our plans include 5 to 7 growing areas and eventually allow digging up of them for our clients. Yes, we planted some in pots to be released in late June.
Day lilies grow the best in USDA zone 4-9. The flower blooms last 3-4 weeks. The day lilies offered by Epic Grower are re-blooming plants. This means you will get multiple flower blooming periods from summer to fall.
During the growing season they spread underground through rhizomes. Expect the foliage to grow 18″ to 24″ tall. The flowers add another 12″ to 36″ to the height.
These summer blooming day lilies are great for all areas. Use teh summer blooming day lilies for erosion problem . Plant them along driveways, water/streams or on rocky hills. These will come back year after year.
Get your day lilies plants during Epic Grower Weekend event at Cleveland, GA starting late June. We expect to add them to our online catalog later this year (2021) once the growing bed are well established.