Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Gayfeather

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Description

Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ or “Blazing Star” stands outs with its beautiful rounded, fluffy, feather-like light purple blooms that grow in spikes along a thick stem. Lanky stalks grow from a mound of narrow, glass-like foliage that feature shades of light and dark green leaves. This variety is grown from seed. 

Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ prefers moist, fertile soil with plenty of available nutrients, but can handle poor soil and is ideal for rain gardens or cut flowers. Tolerant of high heat and humidity, Liatris spicata enjoys full sun and is hardier than other species of Liatris, typically blooming between July and August. Showy in appearance, Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ eye-catching flowers are sure to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds, songbirds, and butterflies.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: gayfeather
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: average to dry, well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 30"
  • Width at Maturity: 18"
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Drought.
  • Other Features: Cut Flower. Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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We ship via UPS & USPS (the Post Office), and their ship rates are automatically generated through our site. We do not profit on shipping costs. We are working with these providers to get our customers the best rates possible.

All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.