Liatris spicata Kobold

Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Button Snakeroot

Height: Medium 2-3' / Plant 14"apart
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-9   Get Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy
Flower Color / Accent: Purple / Purple
Order Code: LIKO

A native American wildflower excellent for border, meadow, or wild garden settings. Spikes of lavender flowers from summer into fall atop narrow ribbon foliage. Drought resistant, good for cut or dried flowers. Lavender flowers on multiple spikes seldom taller than 2 1/2'. One of the finest selections.

Features to Note:
Good for Dried Flowers, Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site, Plants that attract Butterflies, Good for Cut Flowers, Humidity Tolerant, Long Blooming 4 weeks or more
Price: $8.95 ea.   3+ $8.50 ea.
          $4.47 ea.   3+ $4.25 ea. 		Available: SPRING 2012
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General Information:
Good for hot dry spots, good cut flower, also dries easily, best selections for the coldest areas (zones 3&4) best selection for Gulf states: zones 8,9,&10.

Plant Care:
Grows in any condition. Low maintenance. Cut back flowering spikes by one half after flowering to promote rebloom. Seedheads can be left on to provide fall interest and to supply winter bird food. Can be divided every 4 years or so in spring or fall. Emerging plants look like grass clumps so be careful in spring when weeding.