Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Blazing Star


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  • Wands of rose-lavender flowers
  • Narrow leaves up to 10" long
  • Blooms early summer
  • Great cutting flowers
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in well drained, moist soil Prefers full sun May require staking

Height: 18-30 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

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