LIATRIS ligulistylis (lee-AT-tris) (lig-yew-lis-STY-lis) | LIATLI3 |
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Common Name: Large-headed Liatris |
Description: 2017 GreatPlants™ Perennial of the Year. Outstanding, Great Plains native. Large, purple florets on long spike with terminal flower being the largest. Blooms July to September. An Eastern South Dakota ecotype. |
Zone: 4 |
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LIATRIS microcephala White Sprite Strain (lee-AT-tris) (mik-ro-SEF-a-la) | LIATWS3 |
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Common Name: Blazing Star, Gayfeather |
Description: 2010 GreatPlantsTM Release. A neat mound with many, small, white flowers in late summer on each of its multiple stems. This jewel fits perfectly in many landscape situations. |
Zone: 4 |
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LIATRIS pycnostachya 'Eureka' (lee-AT-tris) (pik-no-STAK-ee-a) | LIATEU3 |
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Common Name: Button Snakeroot |
Description: 2006 GreatPlantsTM Release! Outstanding native of Great Plains wet prairies. Bred and selected by Dr. Sotero Salac and kept going by Dr. William Gustafson, both of UNL. Breath-taking in the garden and vibrantly vivacious as a florist's crop. Produces a 1'+ dense spike crowded with reddish-purple, long lasting flowers. |
Zone: 3 |
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