Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 92 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058499
Common Names
- Squarrulose Liatris
- Squarrulose Blazing Star
- Squarrulose Gayfeather
Description
Liatris squarrulosa (also called Liatris squarrulosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and purple flowers. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris squarrulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris squarrulosa is purple with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liatris squarrulosa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Liatris squarrulosa
Liatris squarrulosa can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Liatris squarrulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris squarrulosa?
Liatris squarrulosa
What is the common name of Liatris squarrulosa?
Squarrose Blazing Star
What is the natural habitat of Liatris squarrulosa?
It is native to the southeastern 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,