Liatris graminifolia Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray

Scientific Name: Liatris graminifolia Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Liatris Gaertn. ex Schreb/ Liatris graminifolia Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray

<i>Liatris graminifolia</i> Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray
General Information
Usda SymbolLIGRD
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsLIGRD

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Liatris graminifolia Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)7
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum6.8
pH, Minimum5.8
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)9
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound290000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Liatris graminifolia</i> Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray

<i>Liatris graminifolia</i> Willd. var. dubia (W. Bartram) A. Gray

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