Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
75679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Am. Sept. ii. 508.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075008

Common Names

  • Slender Blazing Star
  • Graceful Blazing Star
  • Slender Gayfeather

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Synonyms

  • Liatris lanceolata Benol. [unknown]
  • Liatris pauciflosculosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Liatris laxa (Small) Schumann [deprecated]
  • Lacinaria gracilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lacinaria laxa Small [unknown]

Description

Liatris gracilis (also called Slender Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has purple daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris gracilis is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and is a good choice for xeriscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Liatris gracilis var. gholsonii (L.C.Anderson) D.B.Ward

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris gracilis is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris gracilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Liatris gracilis

Liatris gracilis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist meadows and prairies.

Liatris gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris gracilis?

Liatris gracilis

What is the common name of Liatris gracilis?

Slender Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris gracilis?

Prairies and open woodlands in the eastern United States

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