Name: Liatris spicata Kobold #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Liatris spicata Kobold #1
Price: 13.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Kobold Spike Gayfeather

Compact purple wands, tidy upright habit, summer pollinator favorite

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A shorter, more compact cultivar of the native Liatris spicata. Attractive to beneficial bees, skippers, butterflies, hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds. A staple item for cutting gardens. Easy to grow. 18 - 30".

Botanical Name- Liatris spicata Kobold

Pronunciation- ly-AT-riss spy-KAY-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width-

Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Rosy purple

Bloom Time- Mid summer

Companion Plants- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (compact spires, airy daisies)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar), hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Perennial

Care Rating- Easy

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50B

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back in late fall; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential for healthy corms.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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