Floristan White Blazing Star

Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'


$27.00

Floristan White Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Ornamental Qualities

Floristan White Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Floristan White Blazing Star will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 32 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 18 inches. It grows at a fast rate

and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., but has a definite preference for acidic soils, This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to moist

Mature Size 18"(32"withtheflowers)Hx18"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are white

Flowers from mid summer to early fall

Attracts butterflies

Zone 2a

Likes average to moist soil