Anonymos graminifolia Plant Care
Anonymos graminifolia Walter
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Liatris pilosa, the grass-leaf blazingstar, sandhills blazing star, shaggy blazing star, or shaggy gayfeather, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the US states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, east of the Appalachian Mountains.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Anonymos graminifolia?
Water Anonymos graminifolia every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Anonymos graminifolia Native To?
What Is the Anonymos graminifolia?
Anonymos graminifolia (Anonymos graminifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Anonymos genus. Anonymos graminifolia is native to the US states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, east of the Appalachian Mountains.
Anonymos graminifolia displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Anonymos graminifolia produces daisy-like blooms in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Anonymos graminifolia?
Anonymos graminifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Anonymos graminifolia Need?
Anonymos graminifolia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Anonymos graminifolia Prefer?
Anonymos graminifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Anonymos graminifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Anonymos graminifolia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Anonymos graminifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Anonymos graminifolia?
Feed Anonymos graminifolia every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Anonymos graminifolia?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Anonymos graminifolia?
Anonymos graminifolia can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Anonymos graminifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Anonymos graminifolia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Anonymos graminifolia?
Anonymos graminifolia is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Anonymos graminifolia Need?
Anonymos graminifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Anonymos graminifolia is native to the US states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, east of the Appalachian Mountains. In cooler regions, grow Anonymos graminifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Anonymos graminifolia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anonymos genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Anonymos species in the plant lookup.
Anonymos graminifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anonymos graminifolia Walter, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Carol. [Walter] 197. 1788 [Apr-Jun 1788]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Anonymos graminifolia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values (watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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