Kobold dense blazing star
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall12 to 15 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kobold' dense blazing star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet soil of most types. Purple flower spikes rise above a clumping habit and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, Little bluestem, and Paprika yarrow.