Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Liatris spicata

Family:
Blazing Star

Family:
Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)

Description:
A native of prairies of the Eastern United States, Blazing Star survives hot, sunny spots that experience drought and poor soil stresses. It will often flop by its second year in the ground, and may require staking or ringing to prevent lodging.

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