Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scariosa
ID:
46929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1635 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046258

Common Names

  • Liatris scariosa
  • Scariose Blazing Star
  • Scariose Gayfeather

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Description

Liatris scariosa (also called 'Northern Blazing Star', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has purple flowers and grows in moist prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris scariosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Liatris scariosa var. novae-angliae Lunell
Liatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii (Lunell) E.G.Voss
Liatris scariosa var. novae-angliae (Lunell) Gandhi, S.M.Young & P.Somers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris scariosa is a purple-pink, spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris scariosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Liatris scariosa

Liatris scariosa can be found in the United States and Canada.

Liatris scariosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris scariosa?

Liatris scariosa

What type of plant is Liatris scariosa?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Liatris scariosa native to?

It is native to North America

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-144731: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.