Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss' (White Spike Gayfeather, Dense Blazing Stars, Floristan White Blazing Stars)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusLiatris
Speciesspicata
Cultivar'Floristan Weiss'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height75-90 cm
Spread30-45 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeVery useful in the sunny border or meadow garden, or in containers.
PropagationClumps may be easily divided every 3-4 years in the spring.
CultivationDrought tolerant. Attractive to butterflies. Plants may need to be staked. Beautiful in combination with the purple forms.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLinear-lance-shaped leaves.

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