Blazing star
(Liatris)
Blazing star is a striking plant of the summer prairie. Three species of blazing star are known to Wolf Road Prairie and
are found blooming within a rich matrix of related herbaceous plants.
photo by Todd Bannor
Blooming in July and August,
blazing star (Liatris spicata) is one of the most photographed
flowers of the prairie. Another common name
for blazing star is gayfeather.
photo by Tim Burke
More compact in its blossoming appearance, rough
blazing star (Liatris aspera) does not reach the heights of its spiked companions. Also known as
button blazing star, the rose-purple flowerheads are a stunning complement to the summer
prairie.
photo by Todd Bannor