Liatris spicata 'Floristan White' is a showy cultivar known for its tall spikes of pure white flowers. This upright perennial adds vertical interest to sunny gardens and attracts a variety of pollinators throughout the summer season.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soils preferred; tolerates average conditions
Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate to high
Native Status
While the species Liatris spicata is native to eastern North America, 'Floristan White' is a cultivated variety bred for its distinct white blooms and upright habit.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Skippers that feed on the abundant nectar produced by its vertical flower spikes.
Bees
- Visited frequently by native bumblebees, sweat bees, and honeybees seeking pollen and nectar.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports predatory insects such as parasitic wasps that aid in natural pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to maintain airflow and promote upright growth without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for borders, meadow gardens, pollinator patches, and as a vertical accent in mixed perennial beds.
Companion Plants
- Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Fine foliage and golden blooms provide contrast to the upright white spikes.
- Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Purple flower spikes offer a striking color pairing with white Liatris.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Large purple blooms complement the vertical form and pollinator appeal.
- Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Adds fragrant lavender pink blooms that attract pollinators and balance the height of Liatris.
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Upright blue green grasses enhance the prairie aesthetic and support biodiversity.