Liatris is of an unknown derivation.
Sun Exposure | Prairie, Savanna |
Soil Moisture | Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic |
Bloom Time |
Summer, Fall July, August, September |
Bloom Color | Purple |
Max Height | 4 feet |
Wetland Code | FAC- |
Germ Code | C(60) |
Seeds Per Packet | 150 |
Seeds Per Ounce | 11,000 |
Similar to L. spicata but usually hairier. Grows from 1 to 4 feet on damp prairies and blooms from June to October.
L. pycnostachya was used by native Americans to treat sore throats and diseases of the kidneys
Edible Uses: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Unknown
Herbal Uses: Unknown