Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 98 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115309
Common Names
- Liatris compacta
- Compact Blazing Star
- Compact Gayfeather
Description
Liatris compacta (also called Compact Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sunny places such as grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, purple flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris compacta is a purple daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liatris compacta is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to promote new growth.
Where to Find Liatris compacta
Liatris compacta is native to the United States and can be found in the wild in this region. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Liatris compacta FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Liatris compacta?
Liatris compacta prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What type of soil is best for Liatris compacta?
Liatris compacta prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
How much sunlight does Liatris compacta need?
Liatris compacta prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Liatris genus
Liatris acidota,
Liatris spheroidea,
Liatris microcephala,
Liatris gladewitzii,
Liatris cokeri,
Liatris ridgwayi,
Liatris punctata,
Liatris aspera,
Liatris provincialis,
Liatris cymosa,
Liatris glandulosa,
Liatris pycnostachya,
Liatris bracteata,
Liatris creditonensis,
Liatris macdanieliana,
Liatris elegantula,
Liatris ohlingerae,
Liatris fallacior,
Liatris helleri,
Liatris scariosa,
Liatris serotina,
Liatris tenuis,
Liatris weaveri,
Liatris platylepis,
Liatris stellei,
Liatris cylindracea,
Liatris elegans,
Liatris elegantula,
Liatris ligulistylis,
Liatris pauciflora,
Liatris lancifolia,
Liatris pycnostachya,
Liatris cymosa,
Liatris squarrulosa,
Liatris squarrosa,
Liatris boykinii,
Liatris spicata,
Liatris chapmanii,
Liatris freemaniana,
Liatris steelei,
Liatris virgata,
Liatris patens,
Liatris gholsonii,
Liatris gracilis,
Liatris oligocephala,
Liatris frostii,
Liatris hirsuta,
Liatris pauciflora,
Liatris laevigata,
Liatris compacta,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,