Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss'
A clump-forming upright perennial with lance shaped mid-green basal leaves, and narrower, linear stem leaves. Erect spikes of long lasting, dense white flowers in summer.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Clump forming
- Genus
Liatris are herbaceous perennials with narrow, grass-like foliage and erect, bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers which open from the top down
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist but not wet overwinter; full sun is essential.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly, cut down all stems to ground level after flowering.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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