.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 An perennial flowering plant characterized by tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers, attractive to pollinators, and suitable for sunny gardens and borders. Suggested Uses Ideal for naturalized garden beds, cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens, and mixed borders. Plant Details Botanical Name: Kobold' Blazing Star Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Common Name: Kobold' Blazing Star Size & Growth: Typically reaches 18-24 inches in height with a clumping growth habit Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Grass-like, narrow leaves Bloom Time: Mid to late Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growing Container Friendly: Yes, with sufficient drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested in large quantities Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Excellent for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall, in full sun with well-drained soil Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderate moisture Soil Type: Sandy or loamy soil Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers for continuous bloom Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot, approximately 1-2 inches below soil surface Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
