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    • Photo of Liatris spicata 'Kobold' by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Also Known As

    • Blazing Star
    • Gayfeather
    • Purple Blazing Star

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

    2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $12.95

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    Liatris spicata 'Kobold' plant details

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ is a shorter form than the species growing to about two to two and a half feet tall. Mass these striking purple flower spikes for maximum effect. An excellent vertical for summer that works well with nepetas and the yellows of coreopsis and oenotheras. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Spectacular plants in summer these more petite (1-2' not 3-4') but just as brilliant, bottle-brush spikes of brilliant mauve-pink flowers arise from grassy foliage. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Tough sun loving perennial bulb produces 36" rockets of bloom that open from the top down, resembling a fat purple paint brush! Easy naturalizer, grassy clumps of foliage expand every year – Easy to grow – Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and those of us searching for bouquet flowers!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 4. Bright magenta-purple blooms. Grassy foliage

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Fluffy violet-purple flower spikes bloom from the top down on this garden worthy prairie native selection. Strong stems and grassy dark green foliage add texture to your summer garden and butterflies and bees just can't leave it alone! Long-blooming, from midsummer to fall. For moist, well-drained soils.

    By: Select Seeds

    Lovely, spiked mauve-purple flowers will make any meadow garden or perennial bed even more stunning. This compact cultivar forms low, grassy clumps which send up 2' foot tall spikes that will keep butterflies flitting about from July to September. It is also useful as a long lasting cut flower.

    By: Garden World

    Pinkish purple spikes open from the top down, extremely popular cut flowers, equally indispensable in the garden; this is the best dwarf cultivar. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A compact perennial with dark purple wands in mid summer. Tops for cut flowers and attracting butterflies. Makes a clump about 18" tall. Recommended by: USNA.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Liatris spicata 'Kobold' plant

    How to Grow Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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