Liatris spicata var. spicata
Dense Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star
Other regional names: Florist Gayfeather +4 more
- Florist Gayfeather
- Marsh Blazing Star
- Marsh Gayfeather
- Sessile Blazing Star
- Sessile Headed Blazing Star
Also known as: Liatris spicata var. typica Gaiser
- Liatris spicata var. typica Gaiser
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Liatris spicata var. spicata (commonly known as Dense Blazing-Star) is a tuberous plant within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Liatris spicata, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, France, Germany, New Hampshire, Norway, Poland, Transcaucasus
Base Species & Variations