Floristan Weiss Liatris (Blazing Star) – 1 Gallon Pot

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About the time of year when many flowering perennials are winding down for the season in late summer, this North American native flowering perennial is just getting started. ‘Floristan Weiss’ is a sun-loving, tough but pretty plant featuring 4-foot rockets of bloom with densely-packed, long lasting, fluffy white flowers that begin opening from the top of the flower spike downward, hence the common name “blazing star.” The flowers are a favorite of butterflies, and very popular with florists, which mean they’re great for cutting and uses fresh or dried as a vertical accent in floral arrangements. Hardy and super easy to grow almost anywhere in the USA (Zones 3a-9b), and relatively drought tolerant, naturally pest and disease resistant, and deer ignore it, Floristan Weiss Liatris is a lovely addition to the perennial border, meadow or wild flower garden.

Note: In the first year after planting Liatris will usually produce one flush of smaller flowers earlier in the season (late spring to early summer). Established plants will produce larger flowers later in the season and into fall, depending on climate.  

Growing 36 to 48 inches tall in clumps 18 to 24 inches wide, Floristan Weiss Liatris is ideal for use as a vertical accent in small garden spaces and container gardens, or groupings in perennial borders. A fine addition to cut flower gardens, hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, meadow gardens, wildflower gardens, native gardens, and white theme gardens.

Floristan Weiss Liatris is very easy to grow when planted right, and in the right spot. It prefers a moist but well-drained soil of average to low fertility and full sun to mostly sun for best flowering and overall performance. Established plants are quite drought tolerant. A constantly soggy or wet soil, especially during winter, can cause root rot.

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