Terra Nova breeds new liatris
Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed liatris ‘White Feather’. This new type of liatris reportedly exhibits the best habit of any liatris the company has previously bred.
Liatris ‘White Feather’ is distinguished by its robust, upright growth habit and abundance of dense, pure-white blooms that appear in the first year. Its striking flowers are a draw for pollinators, often attracting butterflies and bees at the same time.
‘White Feather’ can add landscape value and visual appeal to mixed beds, borders or rock gardens; its dense flowers and foliage also add texture and late-summer interest to containers. This new perennial, native to the U.S., thrives in full sun and reaches a height of 10 inches, width of 12 inches and flower height of 18 inches.
USDA hardiness Zones for ‘White Feather’ are 3 to 9. Finishing growers should allow this variety to dry slightly between waterings in the greenhouse. The finish time from a liner to a 4-inch pot is four to six weeks; finish time from a liner to a 1-gallon pot is eight to 10 weeks. Terra Nova’s ‘White Feather’ grows most actively in spring and blooms from August through October.
Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries.
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