Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
71498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia vii. (1834) 72

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070827

Common Names

  • Gayfeather
  • Blazing Star
  • Liatris

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Synonyms

  • Lacinaria regimontis Small [unknown]
  • Liatris regimontis (Small) Schumann [unknown]
  • Liatris graminifolia smallii (Britton) Fernald & Griscom [unknown]
  • Liatris spicata racemosa DC. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria smallii Britton [unknown]
  • Liatris graminifolia virgata (Nutt.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Liatris graminifolia racemosa (DC.) Venard [unknown]
  • Liatris carinata Coker [unknown]
  • Liatris regimontis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria carinata Small [unknown]

Description

Liatris virgata (also called Prairie Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the United States. It has a tall, upright habit and purple flowers. It grows in sunny, well-drained sites and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris virgata is a small, purple, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris virgata can be propagated from seed or division of the root clumps. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination should occur within two weeks. To propagate through division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Liatris virgata

Liatris virgata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Illinois and Virginia.

Liatris virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris virgata?

Liatris virgata

What is the common name of Liatris virgata?

Slender Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris virgata?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woods, prairies, 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,