Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnostachya
ID:
31655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 91 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030984



Common Names

  • Liatris pycnostachya
  • Dense Blazing Star
  • Prairie Blazing Star


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Description

Liatris pycnostachya (also called Prairie Blazing Star, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has a clumping habit, with multiple stems that grow up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are pinkish-purple and clustered in a spike. It grows in open prairies, meadows, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris pycnostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Liatris pycnostachya var. lasiophylla Shinners
Liatris pycnostachya var. pycnostachya

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris pycnostachya is a white color and is about 2 cm wide. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris pycnostachya is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Liatris pycnostachya

Liatris pycnostachya is native to North America and can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.

Liatris pycnostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris pycnostachya?

Liatris pycnostachya

What type of plant is Liatris pycnostachya?

It is a perennial flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Liatris pycnostachya?

It is native to the eastern and central United States.

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,