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Liatris squarrosa (L.) Michx.

Scaly blazing star · Asteraceae

Common names: Scaly gay-feather.

Liatris squarrosa, commonly called the scaly blazingstar, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern and central North America, with most populations in the Southeastern United States.

AsteraceaePerennialUS native

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About Scaly blazing star

Liatris squarrosa, commonly called the scaly blazingstar, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern and central North America, with most populations in the Southeastern United States. It is a somewhat conservative species, often found in dry or rocky areas of native prairie and savanna vegetation. It produces purple heads of flowers in the summer.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.

Native range	Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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