Perennials: Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weisse'
Botanical name: Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weisse'
Common name: spike gayfeather
also known as (button snakewort, dense blazing star, Kansas gayfeather, marsh blazing star, prairie-pine, Liatris spicata 'Floristan White')
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| Soil: | dry, alkaline, sand |
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| Zones: | 3a thru 9b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
deer resistant, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Perennials: Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weisse'"
Liatris spicata 'Floristan Wiesse' (also known as 'Floristan White') proved to be one of the best performers at the Chicago Botanic Garden Liatris trials. Makes an outstanding cut flower. Unique in that the flower spikes open from top to bottom. Creamy white flowers. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Liatris spicata is native to eastern North America.
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