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Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Spiked Gayfeather, Blazing Star

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:2-9
  • Height:18-24 Inches
  • Spread:18-24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue/Purple
  • Foliage Color: Green

Rose-lavender spikes open from the top down! One of the most popular cut flowers in the florist industry.
This is the true Liatris 'Kobold', which maintains its short stature. A lot of what is sold as 'Kobold' is more likely the taller regular (spicata) species.

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Moist
Well-Drained
Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Mass Planting
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Summer
Bloom Time
July - August
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Flower spikes are best cut back after bloom to improve the plants appearance.