Liatris 'Floristan Violet' is a selection of a native North American wildflower. It has wands of bright violet-purple that open from top to bottom. It combines beautifully with Echinaceas adding a strong vertical accent to garden designs. It is an excellent cut flower and a favourite of butterflies.
- Height: 91 - 122cm (36 - 48in)
- Spread: 41 - 51cm (16 - 20in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
- Sun or Shade: sun
- Bloom Time: early to mid summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: violet-purple
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Liatris thrives in moist but well drained soil in full sun. They are drought tolerant once established. The roots are tuberous and can be lifted every three or four years in early fall, split and replanted.
Catalogue and Availability Spring 2023
The gardens are now open for the season, Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5 and Sunday from 9:30 to 4. We are also open Monday May 22. New plants are arriving regularly and are greenhouses are filled with stock that will be available later in May. Our conifers arrive the week of May 8th. If you are looking for something in particular please email suzanne@whitehouseperennials.com to make sure we have it in stock.
Suzanne and Bruce
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