White Gayfeather
Pure white fireworks for your garden! The White Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Alba'), also known as Blazing Star, is a hardy perennial with striking bottlebrush blooms that appear in mid-to-late summer. This perennial stands tall at 2-3 feet with a narrow 1-2 foot spread, producing showy white flower spikes that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Unlike the typical purple forms of Liatris, 'Alba' shines with clean, elegant white blooms that create a dazzling contrast in any garden!
The fine, grass-like foliage remains fresh green throughout the growing season, forming a tidy clump even when not in bloom. Flower spikes open from the top down, giving a long-lasting vertical display. A native plant to North America, Liatris has long been used in wildflower meadows and prairie plantings, symbolizing joy and celebration in the language of flowers.
Key Features
- Hardy perennial with upright, spiky white blooms
- Blooms in mid-to-late summer, opening top to bottom
- Native North American wildflower beloved by pollinators
- Grass-like foliage adds fine texture to beds and borders
- Mature size: 2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
- Cold-hardy Zones 3-9
Landscaping Uses
White Blazing Star is perfect for adding bold vertical interest in sunny gardens. Its size makes it a great mid-border plant or meadow accent.
- Pollinator gardens and butterfly habitats
- Cottage gardens and prairie-style plantings
- Mass plantings for vertical drama
- Cut flower arrangements (fresh or dried)
- Naturalized wildflower gardens
Care & Maintenance
The White Liatris is hardy in USDA Zones 3-9. This sun-loving herbaceous perennial thrives in a wide range of soil conditions and is remarkably low-maintenance.
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or clay soils once established
- Moisture Needs: Moderate water needs; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture. Provide consistent water in the first year to establish roots.
- Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist mulch to maintain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
- Fertilization Needs: Light feeder; a yearly top-dressing of compost is usually sufficient.
- Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering; cut back stems to the ground in late fall or early spring.
- Division Info: Can be divided every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and encourage vigor.
- Special Perks: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant, and highly attractive to pollinators.
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support!
White Blooms That Light Up the Garden
Bring a spark of elegance to your perennial beds with the radiant White Gayfeather. Its tall, showy spikes, graceful foliage, and pollinator-magnet blooms make it a must-have perennial. Order your White Gayfeather today from Nature Hills and enjoy dazzling summer blooms year after year!
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White Gayfeather
Pure white fireworks for your garden! The White Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Alba'), also known as Blazing Star, is a hardy perennial with striking bottlebrush blooms that appear in mid-to-late summer. This perennial stands tall at 2-3 feet with a narrow 1-2 foot spread, producing showy white flower spikes that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Unlike the typical purple forms of Liatris, 'Alba' shines with clean, elegant white blooms that create a dazzling contrast in any garden!
The fine, grass-like foliage remains fresh green throughout the growing season, forming a tidy clump even when not in bloom. Flower spikes open from the top down, giving a long-lasting vertical display. A native plant to North America, Liatris has long been used in wildflower meadows and prairie plantings, symbolizing joy and celebration in the language of flowers.
Key Features
- Hardy perennial with upright, spiky white blooms
- Blooms in mid-to-late summer, opening top to bottom
- Native North American wildflower beloved by pollinators
- Grass-like foliage adds fine texture to beds and borders
- Mature size: 2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
- Cold-hardy Zones 3-9
Landscaping Uses
White Blazing Star is perfect for adding bold vertical interest in sunny gardens. Its size makes it a great mid-border plant or meadow accent.
- Pollinator gardens and butterfly habitats
- Cottage gardens and prairie-style plantings
- Mass plantings for vertical drama
- Cut flower arrangements (fresh or dried)
- Naturalized wildflower gardens
Care & Maintenance
The White Liatris is hardy in USDA Zones 3-9. This sun-loving herbaceous perennial thrives in a wide range of soil conditions and is remarkably low-maintenance.
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or clay soils once established
- Moisture Needs: Moderate water needs; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture. Provide consistent water in the first year to establish roots.
- Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist mulch to maintain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
- Fertilization Needs: Light feeder; a yearly top-dressing of compost is usually sufficient.
- Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering; cut back stems to the ground in late fall or early spring.
- Division Info: Can be divided every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and encourage vigor.
- Special Perks: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant, and highly attractive to pollinators.
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support!
White Blooms That Light Up the Garden
Bring a spark of elegance to your perennial beds with the radiant White Gayfeather. Its tall, showy spikes, graceful foliage, and pollinator-magnet blooms make it a must-have perennial. Order your White Gayfeather today from Nature Hills and enjoy dazzling summer blooms year after year!
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Description
Pure white fireworks for your garden! The White Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Alba'), also known as Blazing Star, is a hardy perennial with striking bottlebrush blooms that appear in mid-to-late summer. This perennial stands tall at 2-3 feet with a narrow 1-2 foot spread, producing showy white flower spikes that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Unlike the typical purple forms of Liatris, 'Alba' shines with clean, elegant white blooms that create a dazzling contrast in any garden!
The fine, grass-like foliage remains fresh green throughout the growing season, forming a tidy clump even when not in bloom. Flower spikes open from the top down, giving a long-lasting vertical display. A native plant to North America, Liatris has long been used in wildflower meadows and prairie plantings, symbolizing joy and celebration in the language of flowers.
Key Features
- Hardy perennial with upright, spiky white blooms
- Blooms in mid-to-late summer, opening top to bottom
- Native North American wildflower beloved by pollinators
- Grass-like foliage adds fine texture to beds and borders
- Mature size: 2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
- Cold-hardy Zones 3-9
Landscaping Uses
White Blazing Star is perfect for adding bold vertical interest in sunny gardens. Its size makes it a great mid-border plant or meadow accent.
- Pollinator gardens and butterfly habitats
- Cottage gardens and prairie-style plantings
- Mass plantings for vertical drama
- Cut flower arrangements (fresh or dried)
- Naturalized wildflower gardens
Care & Maintenance
The White Liatris is hardy in USDA Zones 3-9. This sun-loving herbaceous perennial thrives in a wide range of soil conditions and is remarkably low-maintenance.
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or clay soils once established
- Moisture Needs: Moderate water needs; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture. Provide consistent water in the first year to establish roots.
- Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist mulch to maintain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
- Fertilization Needs: Light feeder; a yearly top-dressing of compost is usually sufficient.
- Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering; cut back stems to the ground in late fall or early spring.
- Division Info: Can be divided every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and encourage vigor.
- Special Perks: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant, and highly attractive to pollinators.
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support!
White Blooms That Light Up the Garden
Bring a spark of elegance to your perennial beds with the radiant White Gayfeather. Its tall, showy spikes, graceful foliage, and pollinator-magnet blooms make it a must-have perennial. Order your White Gayfeather today from Nature Hills and enjoy dazzling summer blooms year after year!
