Liatris spicata Kobold Original (Kobold Original Gayfeather)

Stiff upright stems

Dark green, grassy leaves

Bottle brush magenta flowers starting in July

Attracts bees and butterflies

Drought tolerant

Compact habit

Native

An American native best planted in drifts, Liatris 'Kobold Original' is a free spirit in the border, in the meadow or in the wild. With striking vertical lines, Blazing Stars add lift to the garden as stiff upright stems rise from a tuft of dark green, grassy leaves starting in July. The magenta-purple straplike petals of the many small blooms along the stiff flower stem create a unique bottle brush look that is outstanding and a magnet for bees and butterflies in search of nectar. Drought tolerance along with a compact habit makes it a great choice for containers or grouped in the middle of the garden. This Prides Corner Farms selection comes from divisions rather than a seed source, making 'Kobold Original' consistently shorter and more compact then the seed strain of Liatris 'Kobold'.

Hardiness Zone 4-8

Height 18-24 in
Spread 12-18 in