Liatris squarrosa

Liatris squarrosa, commonly called the scaly blazingstar, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern and central North America, with most populations in the Southeastern United States. It is a somewhat conservative species, often found in dry or rocky areas of native prairie and savanna vegetation. It produces purple heads of flowers in the summer.

Liatris squarrosa is divided into distinct varieties, which are sometimes treated as separate species. These are: