Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather
Liatris spicata 'Alba'
Blazing Star Gayfeather
In stock · from $14.99
Spires of frothy white flowers bloom for weeks on end, opening from the top to the bottom. Foliage turns from rich green to bronze in fall. Native to the eastern half of the country and highly attractive to pollinators. Tolerates a range of soils but does best with consistent moisture and well-draining soil.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-09.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather need?
Moderate water use.
Will Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Alba Blazing Star Gayfeather wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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