Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
(Dense Blazing Star, Gayfeather)
Synonym: Lacinaria spicata
Origin: Native to east and south United States
Family: Asteraceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1.5-2'
Spacing: 15"
Blooms: Tall spikes, purple, bloom from bottom upwards, long blooming, mid-Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous, green, grass-like, linear, long
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, clay, sandy, drought tolerant
Water: Regular, reduce in Winter to prevent root rot
Uses: Xeriscaping, ornamental, butterfly garden, fresh/dried cut flower, border, wildflower garden, mass plant
Propagation: Rootball divisions
Comments: Liatris spicata 'Kobold' or Dense Blazing Star or Gayfeather or Lacinaria spicata is an ornamental perennial with a clumping, upright growth habit. It is a native of eastern and southern United States. From mid-Summer to Fall, Liatris spicata 'Kobold' bears attractive long blooming spikes of small, purple, feathery blossoms that opens from bottom upwards. Butterflies are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms. Florists are delighted with the ornate fresh cut flowers and dried flowers for floral arrangements. Dense Blazing Star has long, narrow, linear, basal, medium green foliage. It is easily propagated from rootball divisions and performs best in well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral or mildly alkaline soil in a sunny to part shade location. Lacinaria spicata is low maintenance and tolerates doughty conditions. It looks excellent in a wildflower garden. Mass plant Gayfeather in the border for a delightful visual delight. This humidity-loving plant attracts foot traffic.
USDA Zones: 3-10
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