blazing star
Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original'
Overview
Blazing star, also known as Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original' is a hardy perennial flower from the aster family. Native to North America, it produces long, cone-shaped blooms during late summer and early fall in shades of violet, purple and white. With bright yellow-green foliage, the plant can reach up to three feet in height. Blazing star is a great choice for garden borders, meadows, and even naturalized areas. It is a low-maintenance, durable plant that is tolerant of dry and humid conditions, making it highly attractive to monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Sandy Loamy
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Slugs, snails, Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Drought resistant .
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