Kansas Blazing Star
Eric Hunt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Liatris pycnostachya
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Grows well in dry or moist soils.
- Scientific Name: Liatris pycnostachya
- Common Names: Kansas Blazing Star, Prairie Blazing Star, Prairie Gayfeather, Prairie Liatris, Kansas Gayfeather, Kansas Liatris, Cat-tail Blazing Star, Cat-tail Gayfeather, Cat-tail Liatris, Hairy Button-snakeroot
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: 2-6 feet
- Leaves: Green
- Flowers: Pink, purple
- Bloom Time: August through December
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees and other pollinators.
Where to Find It
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