Liatris spicata 'Kobold' (Kobold Blazing Star, Button Snakewort, Dense Blazing Star, Kansas Gay Feather)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusLiatris
Speciesspicata
Cultivar'Kobold'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)-4 - 23
Height0.45 - 0.75 m
Spread0.15 - 0.30 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeUsed in mass in borders and prairie type landscape settings.
CultivationGrows best in medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of poor soils but prefers moist and fertile soils.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems. 
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionStem leaves gradually decrease in size toward the top.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are about 15 - 30 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionRounded flower heads about 2 cm across, appearing atop rigid, erect, leafy flower stalks.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are green. Flowers are deep purple.
Texture DescriptionFlower heads are fluffy.

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