Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Spiked Gayfeather, Blazing Star
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9
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.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
July-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Flower spikes are best cut back after bloom to improve the plants appearance.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Three-lobed Coneflower (Rudbeckia triloba), Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Hollyhock (Alcea ), Moor Grass (Molina caerulea)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-drained |
