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.