Liatris punctata - Dotted blazing star

Dotted blazing star (Liatris punctata) is a deep-rooted, drought-tolerant perennial of dry, cold semi-arid North American prairies, its root traditionally eaten and used medicinally.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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