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Eastern Blazing Star, New England Blazing Star, Tall Gayfeather 'White Spires'

Liatrisscariosa

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Liatris (ly-AT-riss)

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Species

scariosa (ska-ree-OH-suh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This is one of the prettiest plants I have seen all year. The bloom isn't spike-like as most liatris are. It is more mounded and fluffy...Read More

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