Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Blazing Star
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- Herbaceous perennial
- Multiple wands of deep purple flowers
- Opens from top of spike downward
- Small, compact, upright, clump-forming perennial
- Very strong vertical accent for the garden
- Use in the mixed perennial border
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Excellent compact liatris for a border or cutting garden. Does not require staking
Height: 18-30 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Rock Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained