Wand Blazing Star
Liatris virgata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Liatris
- Species:
- Liatris virgata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Purple
Native Range
United States: District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
blazing star borer moth (Papaipema beeriana), Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to prairies and open woodlands