Liatris squarrosa
scaly blazing star, scaly gayfeather, scaly liatris
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
cauline
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
purple, red
Flower Month
June - September
Height (meters)
0.3 - 1.5
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Growing Season
Warm season
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
10
Cultural Information
Seed germination is improved by cold/moist stratification (Steffen 1997). Seeds average approximately 400,000/lb.
Animal Use
Acceptable to cattle as forage.
Habitat
Dry upland prairies and open woods.