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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

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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

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Photo of Liatris spicata 'Kobold' by Arrowhead Alpines

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Photo of Liatris spicata 'Kobold' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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Photo of Liatris spicata 'Kobold' flower by Karl Gercens III

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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By: Little Prince of Oregon

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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