Kobold Original dense blazing star
Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Deep purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kobold Original' dense blazing star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original') 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deep purple flower spikes open from early to late summer. They attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. The clumping plant stays compact at 9 to 18 inches tall.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Paprika yarrow, and Rubenza cosmos.