Southern blazing star
(Liatris squarrulosa)

Our Liatris species only look superficially similar. A quick look at the flowers will make identification easy. Purple scales beneath the flower heads of this species are rounded. This fall plant stands to four feet tall. Curly ribbon-like leaves are interspersed among the numerous flowers. Stem leaves are grass-like. To see a guide to our four Liatris species, click here. MC (Asteraceae)