species 67 observations

Wand Blazing Star

Liatris virgata

Supports All

71 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wavy-lined Emerald, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Master's Dart, Three-lined Flower Moth 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Monarch, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 67

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.