Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii Franklin Cut Flower Plants The clumps are topped with

The clumps are topped with sturdy 3' tall

In addition to the corrugation

This stunning hybrid forms a semi-upright clump to 23" tall x 40" wide

some taxonomists regard Ficus palmata as a possible ancient parent of our current edible fig

to only 18" tall

Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii Franklin Cut Flower Plants The clumps are topped withLiatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii 'Franklin' has been a star in our garden since we planted our first patch in 2004. This 5' tall giant produces large, well branched flower heads, each composed of dozens of widely spaced, shaggy purple button like flowers. Liatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii is an uncommon prairie native throughout its range, from New York to Arkansas. In addition to being taller and having larger flowers than typical Liatris scariosa,