Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steelei
ID:
70731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaiser

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 48: 227 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070060



Common Names

  • Blazing Star
  • Marsh Blazing Star
  • Steele's Blazing Star


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Synonyms

  • Liatris deamii (Lunell) Shinners [unknown]

Description

Liatris steelei (also called Steele's Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is usually found in woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris steelei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris steelei is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris steelei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Liatris steelei

Liatris steelei is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Liatris steelei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris steelei?

Liatris steelei

What is the common name of Liatris steelei?

Steele's Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris steelei?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern 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,