Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
93582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1(2): 98 (-99) (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092911



Common Names

  • Hairy Gayfeather
  • Liatris
  • Blazing Star


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Synonyms

  • Liatris squarrosa hirsuta (Rydb.) Gaiser [unknown]

Description

Liatris hirsuta (also called Hairy Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its purple, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris hirsuta is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris hirsuta is a white, star-shaped flower head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris hirsuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. When planting, space plants 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Liatris hirsuta

Liatris hirsuta is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in open, dry habitats.

Liatris hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris hirsuta?

Liatris hirsuta

What is the common name of Liatris hirsuta?

Hairy Blazing Star

What is the habitat of Liatris hirsuta?

Dry prairies, open woods, and roadsides

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,