species 1,704 observations
Shaggy Blazing Star
Liatris pilosa
Field notes
Supports All
85
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
5
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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
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ocola Skipper, Huron Skipper, Fiery Skipper
79
Range
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.