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    LIATRIS spicata 'Alba'
    LIATRIS spicata 'Alba'
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    LIATRIS spicata 'Alba'

    Commonly known as Blazing star, Gayfeather, Praire button

    White form
     
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    • Good to know
      Attractive to insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails and mice - they like the roots!
    • Place of origin
      Northeastern and southeastern USA.
    • White
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      0.6 - 1.2m (2-4ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial. Densely-clustered, lance-shaped, rough basal leaves to 25cm (10in) long. Flower spike to 45cm (18in) long.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      With moisture - liable to rotting in heavy soils in very wet winters.
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      0.6 - 1.2m (2-4ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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