Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’

Common Name: Gayfeather

Pot Size: 1 g

Liatris spicata, commonly known as gayfeather or marsh blazing star, is a tall, clump-forming perennial native to moist lowlands, meadows, and marsh edges. ‘Floristan White’ is a striking white-flowered selection, producing sturdy, dense flowering spikes up to 2 feet long from mid to late summer. This variety is highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, while its mature seedheads provide a valuable food source for songbirds. Reaching up to 4 feet tall and spreading to fill a 2-foot area, ‘Floristan White’ brings vertical interest and ecological benefits to the garden.

Mature Height: 3-4′    Light: Sun    Water: Average

Photo credit: Walters Gardens