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Liatris spicata Kobold Original
Kobold Original Gayfeather
- » Stiff upright stems
- » Dark green, grassy leaves
- » Bottle brush magenta flowers starting in July
- » Attracts bees and butterflies
- » Drought tolerant
- » Compact habit
- » Native
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:18-24 in
- Spread:12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
An American native best planted in drifts, Liatris 'Kobold Original' is a free spirit in the border, in the meadow or in the wild. With striking vertical lines, Blazing Stars add lift to the garden as stiff upright stems rise from a tuft of dark green, grassy leaves starting in July. The magenta-purple straplike petals of the many small blooms along the stiff flower stem create a unique bottle brush look that is outstanding and a magnet for bees and butterflies in search of nectar. Drought tolerance along with a compact habit makes it a great choice for containers or grouped in the middle of the garden. This Prides Corner Farms selection comes from divisions rather than a seed source, making 'Kobold Original' consistently shorter and more compact then the seed strain of Liatris 'Kobold'.
Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris spicata Kobold Original
Remove old foliage before new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2-3 years if overgrown. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
