.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Kobold' Blazing Star Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Description A vibrant perennial featuring tall spikes of purple flowers that bloom mid to late summer. Its narrow, grassy foliage creates a soft texture in garden borders and pollinator gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for flower beds, cut flower arrangements, naturalized areas, and butterfly or pollinator gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Kobold' Blazing Star Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Common Name: Kobold' Blazing Star Size & Growth: Typically reaches 16-24 inches in height with a spread of 12-16 inches Hardiness Zones: Zones 3-9 Foliage Type: Narrow, grassy foliage Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Not recommended for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Echinacea, Black-eyed Susan, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or early fall, in well-draining soil, 1-2 inches deep. Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderately moist soil Soil Type: Sandy loam or loamy soil Humidity: Average to low humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage longer flowering Winter Care: Add mulch to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
