Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'
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Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') - Description
This striking perennial will rise to the top of your list with its 3' tall spike of white blooms. Excellent for cutting and for attracting butterflies. Loves the sun! Great anywhere in the garden.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') - Blooming
Feather or wand like spikes or racemes of tiny tubular disk florets that open from the top of the stalk down. All shades of purple, pink and white. Flowerheads attract bees and butterflies.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') - Growth
Perennials, clumps of linear to lance-shaped leaves at the base, with smaller leaves growing up from the flower stalks. They grow from thick roots with swollen, flattened stems that are tuber or corm like. Grows best in full sun.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') - Planting
Propagate by dividing clumps or separating the tubers in early spring or fall, or with seeds. Several cultivars come true from seed.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') - Interesting facts
Liatris is endemic to Eastern and Central North America. Its dried roots repel moths.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-drained soils that are kept moist. L. spicata grows in evenly moist soil. Established plants are drought resistant.
