Product Description
Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Seed Form (25) Bare Root Plants
Common name: gayfeather, blazing star, dense blazing star or marsh blazing star.
Bright, rosy lavender flower wands open from top to bottom in early summer, appearing to glow at the tips. Narrow, opposite leaves are up to 10 inches long at the base of the plant and decrease in length up the stems.
In all, Liatris is a very strong vertical accent and 'Kobold' is one of the best selections available for border gardens. It is a staple item for cutting gardens; it adds a bright, vertical element to bouquets.
Height: 18.0-30.0 Inches
Spread: 12.0-16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades, Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Midsummer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Mass Planting