Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
52011

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 91 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051340

Common Names

  • Blazing Star
  • Gayfeather
  • Button Snakewort

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Synonyms

  • Liatris radians Bertol. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria elegans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Serratula elegans Aiton [unknown]
  • Eupatorium elegans Steud. [unknown]
  • Calostelma elegans D.Don [unknown]
  • Serratula speciosa Aiton [unknown]
  • Liatris elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Liatris flabellata (Small) Schumann [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium elegans (Walter) Vent. ex steudel [deprecated]
  • Serratula elegans (Walter) Aiton f. [unknown]
  • Liatris elegans Willd. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium speciosum Vent. [unknown]
  • Liatris elegans flabellata (Small) Gaiser [unknown]
  • Liatris elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Staehelina elegans Walter [unknown]
  • Liatris elegans flabellata (Small) Mayfield [unknown]
  • Lacinaria flabellata Small [unknown]

Description

Liatris elegans (also called Elegant Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris elegans is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The plant is also known to be a natural mosquito repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Liatris elegans var. carizzana Gaiser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris elegans is a purple-pink, tubular flower head with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris elegans is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Liatris elegans

Liatris elegans is native to North America and can be found in temperate climates. It is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Liatris elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris elegans?

Liatris elegans

What is the common name of Liatris elegans?

Elegant Blazing Star

What is the habitat of Liatris elegans?

It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-149885: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.