White Gayfeather

White Gayfeather

American Beauties Native Plants®
size
Size chart

Price
Save $-38.99
/

🌿 Save 10% on all Natives

Discount applied automatically at checkout!

  • Liatris spicata 'Alba'
  • North American Native
  • Secure payments
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Backordered, shipping soon
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Pairs well with

Unique, vertical spikes of fluffy white blooms open from the top down, creating a stunning visual display in any garden. This drought-tolerant native attracts butterflies and adds excellent texture to cut flower arrangements.

Icon showing a plant with a ruler indicating size

Size at Maturity

Height 2'- 3' Spread 1'- 2'

icon of a thermometer

Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9

Lowest Temperatures -40°F to -30°F

Light Requirements

Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

  • Supports Bees
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Moderate Salt Tolerance
  • Wet Soil

Seasons of Interest

  • Summer
  • Fall

How to Plant

Give your new plant the best start possible. Click here for general planting instructions.

Grow With Confidence

We stand behind every plant we ship. Click here to view our warranty.

Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in average to lean, well-drained soil. Space 12–18 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting. Good drainage is essential- gayfeather will rot in wet, poorly drained soil.

Care Tips

Water regularly after planting; once established it is highly drought tolerant. The white flower spikes open from the top downward, like all liatris. Deadhead after flowering to keep the planting tidy. Cut to the ground in late fall or early spring. Divide every 3–4 years in spring. No fertilization needed in lean soil. Largely pest-free and deer resistant. White gayfeather is a refined alternative to the more common purple-flowering forms, equally attractive to pollinators and excellent as a cut flower.

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
You may also like
More from American Beauties Native Plants®
Recently viewed