species 1,750 observations
Appalachian Blazing Star
Liatris squarrulosa
Field notes
Supports All
83
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wavy-lined Emerald, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Master's Dart, Three-lined Flower Moth
6
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Asphondylia lacinariae
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Clouded Skipper, Long-tailed Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
76
Range
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 Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.