Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
120843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1636 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120172



Common Names

  • Liatris pilosa
  • Pilosa Liatris
  • Liatris of Pilosa


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Description

Liatris pilosa (also called Rough Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and tall, slender stems with purple flowers that appear in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris pilosa is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has small white flowers and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liatris pilosa has purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris pilosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Liatris pilosa

Liatris pilosa is native to North America, specifically the eastern United States. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Liatris pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris pilosa?

Liatris pilosa

What is the common name of Liatris pilosa?

Downy Blazing Star

What type of plant is Liatris pilosa?

It is a herb

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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