Liatris squarrulosa
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Appalachian blazing star
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Appalachian mountains
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Liatris squarrulosa is
Appalachian blazing star is an upright wildflower. It is native to the Appalachian mountains. You will notice its stem growing straight up from the ground.
You grow this plant in medium moisture. It performs best when you provide full sun. It is a reliable choice for those who enjoy wildflowers.
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People and Liatris squarrulosa
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Indigenous observation
People living in the Appalachians observed this plant in the wild. It was part of the local meadow ecology.
- 19th century
Botanical documentation
Botanists began documenting the flora of the Appalachian range. This plant was identified and recorded in herbarium collections.
- Present day
Horticultural interest
You now find this plant in seed-grown collections. It serves as a way to maintain regional wildflowers in garden settings.
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Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Liatris squarrulosa?
Liatris squarrulosa is a species in the Liatris genus. Commonly known as Appalachian blazing star, a wildflower, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Appalachian mountains.
How do you care for Liatris squarrulosa?
Reference care guidance for Liatris squarrulosa: full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Liatris squarrulosa?
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