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Liatris crown damage

10 years ago

(zone 7a) I sprayed Sluggo (granules to prevent slugs (you can see the slug damage on the plant)) on my plants a few days ago, some of which ended up on top of the liatris crown. We had a hot and sunny day next day causing the crown to burn (see picture). I ended up cutting up the burnt bit. What's the best course of action here? Is there any chance this plant will bloom this year? Should I cut it from the bottom to encourage new growth? Leave it alone? It had just sprouted about a month ago.

Thanks!

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mayurkirti
Original Author
10 years ago
Sorry to bump this. Wanted to see if anyone can help. Thanks in advance!
Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
If I'm not mistaken Liatris grows from corms underground. Those have not been damaged. Just clip off the brown leaf tips and they should be fine. They like sun light but can handle a little shade and once established need little in the way of water. Hope this helps a bit.

Oh, and the leaf damage was probably not from the slug pellets
mayurkirti thanked Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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wantonamara Z8 CenTex
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I have a bug that eats my liars muncronato and the plant branches and blooms in a candelabra affair. I do have a long summer for them to recoup in.
mayurkirti thanked wantonamara Z8 CenTex

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