About Liatris squarrosa (L.) Michx.
Liatris squarrosa (L.) Michx., commonly known as scaly blazingstar, is an herbaceous perennial plant. It is native to eastern and central North America, with the majority of its populations located in the Southeastern United States. This is a somewhat conservative species, most often found in dry or rocky areas of native prairie and savanna vegetation. It produces purple flowerheads during the summer. Liatris squarrosa is divided into distinct varieties, which are sometimes classified as separate species. These varieties are: Liatris squarrosa var. glabrata, which has hairless stems and is found in the Great Plains, and Liatris squarrosa var. squarrosa, which has pubescent stems and is found in the eastern United States.
