White Blazing Star 'Alba'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-9
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Height: 2-3 feet
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Spread: 1-2 feet
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Bloom Time: July to August
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Bloom: white spikes
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Light: full sun
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Soil: well drained, tolerates clay,
poor soils, but prefers moist, rich meadows
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Moisture: medium, drought tolerant
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Use: mass in perennial borders, native
plant gardens, rain gardens, cottage gardens and prairie areas; strong vertical
accent; attracts pollinators
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Care: low maintenance
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: Eastern United States
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Notes: Finely textured grassy foliage;
deer resistant
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Supplier: Donated by Janice Noonan
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C181
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