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Liatris sp., Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot

Liatris sp.

Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: North America
Small plant 2-5 ft

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Liatris is fairly drought tolerant.

Liatris sp., Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot. Liatris platylepis

Liatris platylepis

Liatris sp., Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot. Liatris platylepis

Liatris platylepis

Liatris sp., Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot

Liatris sp., Blazing-star, Gay-feather, Button Snakeroot

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