Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’
$24.99
A tall white blazing star with dense long-lasting spikes opening from the top downward above narrow green foliage.
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Description
Liatris spicata Floristan White is an upright clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped basal leaves, narrow stem leaves and sturdy flower spikes reaching about one metre. Dense white flowerheads open from the top of each spike downward in summer, providing nectar for butterflies and useful stems for cutting or drying. Grow it outdoors in full sun in average to fertile, moist but freely drained soil. Water during establishment and dry periods, avoid winter waterlogging, deadhead or retain selected seed spikes, and divide congested cormous clumps when dormant.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Liatris floristan Alba, Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss', Liatris spicata 'Floristan White', Liatris spicata Floristan, Liatris spicata Floristan Alba, Liatris spicata Floristan Weiss |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Hazardous | no |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Color flower summer | White |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens, Prairie style planting, Rain Garden |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2–5 years |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Floristan White Blazing Star |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23020301, ZLIASPFW0001G, 201814066, 201921117, 201921116 |
| Cultivation | Maintain even moisture during active growth, avoid heavy nitrogen feeding and prevent stagnant winter soil. |
| Usps | White spikes open unusually from the top downward, Long-lasting flowers attract pollinators and suit cutting or drying, White flower spikes open distinctively from the top downward |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or divide established cormous clumps while dormant. |
| Pests | Aphids, Leafhoppers, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites |
| Diseases | Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Root rot |
| Pruning | Deadhead to limit seed or retain selected spikes for birds; cut old stems to ground level after they decline. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and active growth, allow established plants to tolerate short dry periods and prevent winter waterlogging. |
| Sunlight instructions | Provide full sun for sturdy growth, dense spikes and reliable flowering. |
| Common Name | Floristan White Blazing Star |