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Duo of Liatris - Dense Blazing star

Liatris spicata Floristan White, Floristan Violet (=Floristan Violett)
Dense Blazing star, Prairie feather, Gayfeather, Button snakewort

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  • 1 x Liatris spicata Floristan White - Dense Blazing star
  • 1 x Liatris spicata Floristan Violet

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A duo of Kansas Feathery Plumes at a low price composed of Liatris spicata 'Floristan White' and 'Floristan Violet'. These perennial plants are distinguished by their feathery spike flowers, white or violet-purple depending on the variety, and one can enjoy this flowering from July to September, both in the field of plants and in pots. They are sun-loving plants and require well-drained but moist soil. Stunning in flower beds, their beautiful spikes are also highly sought after for bouquets.
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil type
Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Collection items (2 plants)

  • Liatris spicata Floristan White - Dense Blazing star

    Price per single item: €4.90
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  • Liatris spicata Floristan Violet

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Description

This affordable duo of Kansas Feathery Plumes showcases two excellent varieties of Liatris spicata, 'Floristan White' and 'Floristan Violet'. These deciduous perennial plants with narrow leaves bloom generously from July to September and their feathery flower spikes stand between 60 cm (24in) and 1 m (3ft) tall. Highly cold-resistant, they thrive in sunny locations with rich, well-drained, but moist soil. Ornamental in flower beds or pots, their long-lasting inflorescences are sought after by pollinators and often used in bouquets.

This duo consists of:

1 x Liatris spicata 'Floristan White': This variety features white flower spikes that can reach up to 1 m (3ft) in height.

1 x Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet': The flower spikes of this variety are a rich purplish-violet and can reach a height of 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35in).

The Kansas Feathery Plumes 'Floristan White' and 'Floristan Violet' prefer consistent (clay) soil that is moist but well-drained. These perennials require soil that remains slightly damp in summer, but not waterlogged in winter if it freezes heavily. For planting in flower beds, place the taller Liatris 'Floristan White' in the background and the shorter 'Floristan Violet' in the front. We recommend spacing each plant 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18in) apart. Aim for 5 to 6 plants per square metre for a harmonious result.

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' and 'White Swan' go well with these Liatris plants, as they have similar soil and exposure requirements. A grass like Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima', which doesn't exceed 1.20 m (4ft) in height, will offer an interesting texture contrast. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna', with its deep blue flowers, will complete the colour palette.

 

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Spike
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Liatris

Species

spicata

Cultivar

Floristan White, Floristan Violet (=Floristan Violett)

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dense Blazing star, Prairie feather, Gayfeather, Button snakewort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Liatris spicata enjoys clay, moist, but well-drained soil. This perennial needs soil that remains slightly moist in summer. However, caution must be taken in winter to prevent root rot in clay, waterlogged, and frozen soil. This plant thrives in full sun.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Lightened and enriched soil with compost

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the dry stems flush with the soil at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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