Description

Liatris spicata Kobold description:

Unusual creamy purple flower spikes that open from the top down in the summer and early autumn.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.
Can tolerate a coastal aspect with a certain amount of salt laden air.

How easy is it to grow:
Good for the middle of a border, by a patio, or a wildlife garden. It is fairly easy if it is given well drained soil.

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Common names: Kobold Button Snakewort, Kobold Blazing Star and Kobold Gay Feather.

The photo below is actually of a similar variety called Liatris spicata Violet, but the variety ‘Kobold’ that we are selling is slightly more purple than this.

The best position in the garden:

Prefers sun.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Yes, it will fill a small space in the flower border.

What type of soil:

Well drained soil, also tolerates acidic soil.

How much moisture:

Normal moisture.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy, if well drained.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 50 cm.
Spread 40 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 5 plants per square metre.

Perennials by mail order  for your patio and borders.