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Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss' (Floristan White)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss' (Floristan White) (blazing star) bears showy and white blooms during mid-summer to late autumn. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has dark green foliage that is matte and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss' (Floristan White) . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.