Deno’s Garden

Liatris spicata

Genus Liatris

This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.

Protocol 1

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1998

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around September 27, 2026 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Cold moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 40°F 4°C

  2. Warm moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 10 days to germinate.

80% germination in 4–10 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1998 · 2nd Supplement, Liatris p. 44Public domain
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Liatris (Asteraceae). L. spicata germ. 70D(30% in 6-9 w) and 40-70D(80% in 4-10 d), .
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd Supplement, 2nd Supplement, Liatris p. 44. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 2

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1998

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around February 1, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

No stated waiting before sowing. Then 63 days to germinate.

30% germination in 42–63 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1998 · 2nd Supplement, Liatris p. 44Public domain
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Liatris (Asteraceae). L. spicata germ. 70D(30% in 6-9 w) and 40-70D(80% in 4-10 d), .
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd Supplement, 2nd Supplement, Liatris p. 44. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.