Liatris squarrosa, commonly called the scaly blazingstar, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern and central North America, with most populations in the Southeastern United States. It is a somewhat conservative species and is found in areas of prairie and savanna vegetation, often in dry or rocky areas. It produces purple heads of flowers in the summer. Liatris squarrosa is divided into distinct varieties, which include: \n* var. glabrata \n* var. squarrosa