Liatris punctata
Pronunciation: Ly-at-riss punk-tah-tah
Family: Asteraceae
Common Name: Snakeroot, dotted blazing star
Plant Type:
- perennial
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 32"
Width to: 24"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -30 to -40ºF ZONE 3
- -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- early autumn
- mid autumn
Bloom Description: Purple spikes
Soil Type: Light, moderately, moist, well drained
Toxic:
- No
Pests and Diseases: Stem rot, rust, leaf spot, slugs, snails
Propagation: Sow seed in autumn, divide in spring
Native to: Eastern canada to new mexico and south eastern united states
Submitted by: Winky
Seed photo: 1
Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms