Liatris spicata Floristan White New Item

Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Button Snakeroot

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Type: Perennials
Height: Tall 3' (Plant 12-18" apart)
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy
Flower / Accent: White / White
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

Pristine white spires glow against a deck or along pathways. Feathery tufted flower heads are arranged in long dense spikes and flower in succession from top to bottom. Butterflies and bees will be delighted you chose this enchanting variety.

Liatris begins its show mid to late summer continuing into fall. Drought tolerant once established.

Features to Note:

  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Tried & True / Good for Beginners
  • Attracts Birds
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Liatris General Information:

Excellent compact plant for perennial borders and cutting gardens. Liatris are best selections for the coldest areas (zones 3&4) best selection for Gulf states: zones 8,9,&10. No staking is needed.

Liatris Plant Care:

Grows in any condition. Low maintenance. Cut back flowering spikes by one half after flowering to promote rebloom. Seedheads can be left on to provide fall interest and to supply winter bird food. Can be divided every 4 years or so in spring or fall. Emerging plants look like grass clumps so be careful in spring when weeding.

$10.95 ea.
(3+) $10.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: LIFW