Liatris punctata
dotted blazing star, dotted gayfeather, dotted liatris
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
basal
Leaf Attachment
sessile
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear, oblanceolate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
blue, pink, purple
Flower Month
July - October
Height (meters)
0.1 - 0.8
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Field Characters
Acceptable as forage for cattle.
Animal Use
Acceptable to cattle as forage.
Habitat
Dry, open places. Often in sandy soil.