Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities
Color (2); Stem strength (2); Upright stems; Thick stems; Great plants; Vigorous; Stood up to the extreme heat/drought.
Problems
Not uniform flowering time; Bloomed out too fast (could have been heat this summer); Had some trouble with damping off, but they leaped ahead once planted in field.
Comments
Late to flower, single stem, some plants did not flower. Three daughter corms on a plant; For some reason, my customers are never interested in liatris, maybe the way I do bouquets; A definite do-again! These were amazing, given our growing season; hot too early, average temps up 10-20 from 'normal' as well as drought conditions.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 1.8 | 18.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178
