Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serotina
ID:
47509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Schumann

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 29(1): 569. 1903.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046838

Common Names

  • Liatris serotina
  • Late Blazing Star
  • Late Gayfeather

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Description

Liatris serotina (also called Late Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris serotina is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris serotina is purple with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris serotina is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. To propagate, divide the clumps of the plant and replant in the desired location. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow.

Where to Find Liatris serotina

Liatris serotina can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands in North America.

Liatris serotina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris serotina?

Liatris serotina

What type of plant is Liatris serotina?

Liatris serotina is a perennial plant.

Where is Liatris serotina native to?

Liatris serotina is native to North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-145297: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.