Floristan White dense blazing star
Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Floristan White' dense blazing star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It forms a clump up to 48 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. White flower spikes appear from early to late summer. They draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Paprika yarrow, Rubenza cosmos, and Little Hottie panicle hydrangea.