Gayfeather, Blazing Star, Button Snakeroot 'Alba'

Liatrisspicata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Liatris (ly-AT-riss)
Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oak View, California

Brooksville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Royal Oak, Michigan

Blair, Nebraska

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Menasha, Wisconsin

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
C
C
Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2012 | neutral

Liatris does very well in my garden, including the alba variety. However, I found the alba variety to be somewhat unattractive. The white...Read More

P
P
Oklahoma City, OK | May 2012 | positive

I bought this plant just this year and it is already blooming! I am trying to find out since it is a perinial if it comes up from seeds o...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | October 2011 | negative

Maybe it was just the plant I had, but it was not as hardy as purple Liatris and I lost it.

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Similar traits to the 'Kobold'. Seems to tolerate a bit more varied conditions. My cultivar is called "Floristan White"

T
Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

Bulbs planted in Oct and Nov started growing almost immediately. Beautiful foliage has not been affected by frost, I'm waiting for bloom...Read More

Featured
Golden-banded Skipper
(Autochton cellus)
Crested Shriketit
(Falcunculus frontatus)
Featured
Golden-banded Skipper
(Autochton cellus)
Crested Shriketit
(Falcunculus frontatus)