species 4,036 observations
Scaly Blazing Star
Liatris squarrosa
Field notes
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 flowerheads in the summer.
Liatris squarrosa is divided into distinct varieties which are sometimes treated as separate species. These are:
Liatris squarrosa var. glabrata - stems hairless; found in the Great Plains
Liatris squarrosa var. squarrosa - stems pubescent; found in the eastern United States
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wavy-lined Emerald, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Master's Dart, Three-lined Flower Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Asphondylia lacinariae
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
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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
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.