Liatris spicata 'Alba' (Button snakewort 'Alba')

Cultivation

Plant in light, moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist. Dislikes winter wet. A position in full sun is essential.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Wildlife, Prairie planting, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic