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species 1,704 observations

Shaggy Blazing Star

Liatris pilosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

85 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 5
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Asphondylia lacinariae 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ocola Skipper, Huron Skipper, Fiery Skipper 79

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
Moisture
Well drained
Soil
Sand
Soil pH
Acid
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Diseases Dry soil Heat Insect pests Poor soil
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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