Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Liatris Gaertner ex Schreber [374]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Blazing star, Gayfeather

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asteraceae

family_ja: キク

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of approximately 40 species of perennials with tuber- or corm-like, swollen, flattened stems. They occur mainly in prairie or open woodland, on dry, stony ground (although L. spicata grows in damper sites), in E. and C. North America. Linear to ovate-lance-shaped leaves are borne in basal tufts, and arranged alternately on the stiff stems. The numerous button-like flowerheads, produced in corymb-like spikes or racemes, are composed of dense clusters of tubular, pinkish purple or white disc-florets, and are unusual in that they open from the top of the inflorescence downwards. Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border, and also good for cutting. The flowerheads are attractive to bees.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to slugs, snails, and mice (which eat the rootstocks).

description_ja:

comment: E. N.America

comment_ja: キリンギク

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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