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Liatris spicata
'Kobold'
Kobold Blazing Star, Button Snakewort, Dense Blazing Star, Kansas Gay Feather
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Liatris |
| Species |
| spicata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Kobold' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20 - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -4 - 23 |
| Height |
| 0.45 - 0.75 m |
| Spread |
| 0.15 - 0.30 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Used in mass in borders and prairie type landscape settings. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of poor soils but prefers moist and fertile soils. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Stem leaves gradually decrease in size toward the top. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are about 15 - 30 cm in length. |
| Flower Description |
| Rounded flower heads about 2 cm across, appearing atop rigid, erect, leafy flower stalks. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are green. Flowers are deep purple. |
| Texture Description |
| Flower heads are fluffy. |
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