Blazing Star, Gay Feather
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
- Native flower
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Details
Also known as Gayfeather or Blazing Star, 'Kobold' is widely grown as a commercial cut flower, and is selected from one of our native prairie wildflowers. Plants form a low clump of grassy looking leaves, bearing tall spikes of bright magenta-purple flowers beginning in midsummer. Very useful in the sunny border or meadow garden, or in containers. Drought tolerant. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Growing Tips
Clumps may be easily divided every 3 to 4 years in the spring.
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Type:
Perennial
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Purple / Violet
Foliage Color:
Green
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 9
Height:
30-36 inches
Spread:
20-24 inches
Benefits:
Vigorous Growth
Truly Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Good Cut Flowers
Native
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife:
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
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