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Scientific Name : Liatris spicata
Common Name : Gayfeather
Hardiness Zone : 3a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -40°F (-40.0°C)
Product Form : Bareroot
Blooming Season : Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Columnar, Mounded, Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : None or when needed only
Spacing : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height : 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Width : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Large, impressive flower spikes are outstanding cut or dried flowers, and a magnet for butterflies. Attractive planted with rudbeckia, echinacea or phlox. Blossoms start opening from top of spike; simply remove spike tips to trim away faded flowers.
Idea & Tips : Grow in light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Grower Information : Large, white spikes are good cuts.
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