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Liatris scariosa 'Alba'

Liatris scariosa 'Alba'

Genus: Liatris
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An upright, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, basal tufts of dark green foliage and from late summer into autumn, spikes to 1.2m tall bearing fluffy white flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is not wet overwinter; full sun is essential

Pruning

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years