Is Appalachian Blazing Star safe for pets?

Yes, Appalachian Blazing Star (Liatris Squarrulosa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Appalachian Blazing Star easy to care for?

Appalachian Blazing Star has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires low to medium watering and full_sun light.

Can Appalachian Blazing Star grow indoors?

Appalachian Blazing Star is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Appalachian Blazing Star (Liatris Squarrulosa) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Liatris squarrulosa is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, known for its tall spikes of purple flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Appalachian Blazing Star

Liatris Squarrulosa

Liatris squarrulosa is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, known for its tall spikes of purple flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

low to medium

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant garden plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Appalachian Blazing Star

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Liatris