Photo by: Jeannie Brodhead, Saracennia Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

Godfrey's blazing-star

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Liatris provencialis

Family:

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

1.5-3 ft tall by narrow spike 

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

lavender

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

Flowers (Aug–) Sep–Oct

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower meadows with other tall plants to add support.

Considerations:

Availability:

Seed

Propagation:

Seed

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Somewhat long very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

acidic

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Butterflies

Attracts butterflies and bees.

Native Habitats:

Coastal scrubs and sandhills especially in the transition zone to coastal flatwoods.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

This is a narrow endemic found only in the southern parts of Wakulla and Franklin Counties.  It is listed as Endangered  by the State of Florida.