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Original Kobold Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original'

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Overview

The Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original', or Kobold Blazing Star, is a compact perennial featuring dense, fluffy, deep purple flower spikes atop grassy foliage. It blooms in midsummer, reaching heights of 24-30 inches, with a spread of 12-18 inches. This drought-tolerant native attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, it thrives in zones 3-9, adding vertical interest to borders and meadows.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 2–9
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — is a compact perennial featuring dense
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — deep purple flower spikes atop grassy foliageOriginal Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — It blooms in midsummer, reaching heights of 24-30 inches, with a spread of 12-18 inchesOriginal Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — This drought-tolerant native attracts pollinators while being deer-resistantOriginal Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — Best grown in full sun with well-drained soilOriginal Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — adding vertical interest to borders and meadowsOriginal Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — commonly referred to as Original Kobold Gayfeather+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — is a compact perennial featuring dense
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — deep purple flower spikes atop grassy foliage
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — It blooms in midsummer, reaching heights of 24-30 inches, with a spread of 12-18 inches
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — This drought-tolerant native attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — adding vertical interest to borders and meadows
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — commonly referred to as Original Kobold Gayfeather
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — is a perennial favorite known for its distinctive
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — vibrant flower spikes and compact growth habit
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — This charming cultivar reaches a height of approximately 18 to 24 inches and a spread of about
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — making it an ideal candidate for adding structure and color to borders
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — and small-space landscapes.<br><br>The Kobold Gayfeather is notable for its fluffy
Original Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Kobold Original') — which boast a rich purple hue

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