Pinkscale blazing star
In fall, Florida’s natural areas and roadsides light up with flares of bright purple from our 16 native Liatris species. Among them, Pinkscale blazing star (Liatris elegans) is one of the most beautiful and unique.
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Survey of Sustainable Seed Harvesting, Conditioning, and Storage Methods for Florida Liatris: Interim Report
The objectives of the study are development of Access 2007 database on seed harvesting, conditioning, and storage methods for Liatris.
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Shortleaf blazing star
Shortleaf blazing star (Liatris tenuifolia) is endemic to the Southeastern Coastal Plain and thrives in the dry, well-drained sands of Florida’s scrub and pine flatwoods. The beautiful lavender fall blooms are a valuable food source for many pollinators.
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Graceful blazing star
Graceful blazing star (Liatris gracilis) puts on a fantastic late summer to fall display with its bright purple flower spikes. These blooms attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
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Dense blazing star
Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata ) has striking spikes of purple flowers that bloom late summer through fall and are excellent attractors of butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects.
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Bleeding flower moth
The Bleeding flower moth (Schinia sanguinea) gets its name from the distinctive pink markings on its forewings, which resemble a stained flower petal. This species relies on blazing stars (Liatris spp.) as its host plant.
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Family Profile: Asteraceae
Asteraceae is the largest family of flowering plants with over 30,000 recognized species worldwide. Some of its most recognizable members include tickseeds (Coreopsis), our state wildflower, sunflowers (Helianthus) and asters (Symphyotrichum).
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Attracting Birds
Bring birds into your landscape by planting Florida native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that provide food and habitat. Learn more now. Versión en español disponible.
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Bloom report: Blazing star lives up to its name
This bloom report is from fall 2020. Fall is a time to look for showy displays of native wildflowers and grasses this fall, such as Blazing star.
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Spring news from PWA counties
Wildflowers are flourishing all over the Panhandle following a mild winter. We have some good news to report from across the region, with two new PWA leaders to introduce from Gadsden and Jefferson counties.
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Create a Pollinator Pot
The insects that pollinate our food crops and natural areas are in steep decline. Our suburban landscapes are more important than ever in supporting them. No place for a garden? No problem! Our new video and handout can help you create a small pollinator oasis in a pot! Versión en español disponible.
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Bloom Report: Fall color, Florida style
Fall is the time to be looking for wildflowers throughout the state. Fall wildflowers are in full bloom, with the best places to find them being open areas without homes or businesses.
