Blazing Star | Liatris spicata in Family Asteraceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Liatris spicata whose common name is Blazing Star which belongs to the family Asteraceae is a native plant of the USA.

Blazing Star is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Small green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Blazing Star are narrow.

Blazing Star produces white flowers and blooms in summer and spring

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Liatris spicata whose common name is Blazing Star blooms in summer and spring

Liatris spicata belongs to the plant family Asteraceae. Like most aquatic plants Blazing Star needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.