Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creditonensis
ID:
33963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaiser

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 48: 409 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033292



Common Names

  • Creditonensis Liatris
  • Creditonensis Fleabane
  • Creditonensis Daisy


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Description

Liatris creditonensis (also called Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with tall, slender stems and purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris creditonensis is a drought-tolerant plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liatris creditonensis has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris creditonensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Liatris creditonensis

Liatris creditonensis is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

Liatris creditonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris creditonensis?

Liatris creditonensis

What is the common name of Liatris creditonensis?

Crediton Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris creditonensis?

Dry, sandy soils

Species in the Liatris genus

Liatris acidota, Liatris spheroidea, Liatris microcephala, Liatris gladewitzii, Liatris cokeri, Liatris ridgwayi, Liatris punctata, Liatris aspera, Liatris provincialis, Liatris cymosa, Liatris glandulosa, Liatris pycnostachya, Liatris bracteata, Liatris creditonensis, Liatris macdanieliana, Liatris elegantula, Liatris ohlingerae, Liatris fallacior, Liatris helleri, Liatris scariosa, Liatris serotina, Liatris tenuis, Liatris weaveri, Liatris platylepis, Liatris stellei, Liatris cylindracea, Liatris elegans, Liatris elegantula, Liatris ligulistylis, Liatris pauciflora, Liatris lancifolia, Liatris pycnostachya, Liatris cymosa, Liatris squarrulosa, Liatris squarrosa, Liatris boykinii, Liatris spicata, Liatris chapmanii, Liatris freemaniana, Liatris steelei, Liatris virgata, Liatris patens, Liatris gholsonii, Liatris gracilis, Liatris oligocephala, Liatris frostii, Liatris hirsuta, Liatris pauciflora, Liatris laevigata, Liatris compacta,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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