Description
Liatris fallacior (also called False Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris fallacior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liatris fallacior has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liatris fallacior is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide clumps in spring.
Where to Find Liatris fallacior
Liatris fallacior is native to the southeastern United States, particularly Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. It can be found in dry, sandy soils.