Blazing Star - Kobold Gayfeather
08 Jul 2008
Blazing Star - Kobold GayfeatherThe Liatris Kobold Gayfeather, Liatris spicata, has tall, lilac-rose spike-shaped flowers with a fluffy appearance and dark green foliage. The flowers open from the top down and bloom from June to September. Liatris Kobold has a plant height of 2 and a spread of 12-18. Liatris Kobold should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It does prefer a bit more moisture than most Liatris, but do not over water. Liatris Kobold looks great as a perennial background, with grasses or white blooming flowers such as Physostegia Miss Manners. It is a major butterfly and bee attractor.