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Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Common Name: Dense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ (Blazing Star / Gayfeather) is a compact, upright perennial with a clumping habit, featuring narrow, grass-like green foliage and dense spikes of vibrant rosy-purple flowers that bloom from top to bottom in mid to late summer. This dwarf selection is valued for its strong vertical form, pollinator appeal, and suitability for smaller garden spaces. Type: Perennial Mature Size: 12–18" W × 18–24" H USDA Zones: 3a–9b Form: Upright, clumping Light: Full sun Soil / Water: Well-drained soils; low to moderate water, drought tolerant once established Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; long-lasting (3–5 weeks) Wildlife: Bees, butterflies Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for borders, mass plantings, prairie gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its vertical flower spikes add height and contrast among mounded perennials. Great for cut flowers, both fresh and dried. Care: Deadhead to extend bloom and maintain appearance, or leave seed heads for winter interest. Cut back in late fall or early spring. Prefers well-drained soils and does not tolerate wet winter conditions.
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 18-24'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Border |
| Shape: | Upright, Clumping |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Acidic |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |