Blazing Star, Gayfeather

Blazing Star, Gayfeather

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

This upright perennial bears purple flowers in summer fall.

  • Purple flowers are produced in summer fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Upright clump, reaching 80 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun with average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
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Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.6 – 0.8
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.4
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Purple
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SummerFall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
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Rabbit Resistant
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Pollinator Friendly
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Attracts Birds
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Landscape Uses
Border
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Use in mass in a perennial border, in native plant or cottage gardens. Taller plants may require staking. Easily grown in an average, medium, well-drained soil, in full sun. It is intolerant of a wet winter site.
Notes
Also referred to as Blazing Stars, Dense Blazing Star, Dense Button Snakeroot, Marsh Blazing Star, Sessile-headed Blazing Star, Snakeroot, Spike Gayfeather.

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