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Liatris spicata ''Kobold''

Blazing Star (Transitional Plant)

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Liatris spicata (Blazing Star)

This blazing star cultivar is a small, compact, upright, clump-forming perennial. Plants have terminal spikes of fluffy, deep purple flower heads atop erect, leafy flower stalks. Multiple stalks arise from basal tufts of narrow leaves. Flowers generally open top to bottom on the spikes.

Additional Information:
Liatris belongs to the aster family, with each flower head having only fluffy disk flowers (resembling "blazing stars") and no rays.


Height
24-30 Inches

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Spread
6-12 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Red Violet


USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Excellent compact liatris for a border or cutting garden. Does not require staking

Good Companions
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium), Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC

Nature Attracting

Butterfly

Root

Fibrous

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate

Special Uses

Containers
Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

Full Sun