Liatris spicata 'Alba' - White Blazing Star

White Blazing Star is a compact upright clumping native perennial with basal tufts of narrow grass-like green foliage.  Sturdy stalks rise in summer with fluffy soft white flowers bloom through summer.  Grows best in full sun and moist fertile soils.  Drought and heat tolerant.

Liatris spicata is a host plant for 4 species: the rare Glorious Flower Moth, and the Painted Lady, Painted Indian butterfly, and Silvery Checkerspot butterfly.  Attracts various bees and butterflies with its nectar and birds to eat the seeds.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly, but intolerant of wet soils in winter. No serious pests or diseases.  Taller stems may need to be staked,

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Aster

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Liatris spicata 'Alba'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.