Quick answer: Scaly blazing star (Liatris squarrosa) is native to 22 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low (drought-tolerant) |
| Soil | Rocky or sandy |
| Bloom | Jun-Sep |
| Height | Up to 30 in |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies, special value to native bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Scaly blazing star
Where is Scaly blazing star native?
Scaly blazing star (Liatris squarrosa) is native to 22 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Scaly blazing star bloom?
Scaly blazing star blooms Jun-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Scaly blazing star need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low (drought-tolerant). Soil: Rocky or sandy. Mature height: Up to 30 in.
Is Scaly blazing star good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, special value to native bees.
Is Scaly blazing star deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Scaly blazing star is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Scaly blazing star?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Liatris squarrosa by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Scaly blazing star.
- Eastern purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea
- White wild indigo Baptisia alba
- Tall blazing star Liatris aspera
- Hollow Joe-pye weed Eutrochium fistulosum
- Climbing prairie rose Rosa setigera
- Coralberry Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
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