With its brilliant purple spires that attract swarms of butterflies, its display may be the showiest and most flamboyant of all Liatris. It is a top choice for butterflies, and many consider it the #1 favorite nectar plant for Monarch butterflies. Finches adore its tasty seeds. It is native to the american midwest.
- Height: 30-90 cm (1-3 ft)
- Spread: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
- Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
- Bloom Time: mid summer to early fall
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: rose purple
- Nature Attraction: hummingbirds and butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Liatris ligulistylis is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is somewhat tolerant of poor soils. It will grow taller in fertile loams, but may need staking. It is intolerant of wet soils in winter.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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