Liatris spicata 'Kobold Strain' | blazing star

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Blazing stars are striking North American natives that can be found growing in meadows and moist areas. Tall wands of fluffy flowers call in the pollinators as they rise above a tuft of grassy foliage. Low care and easy to grow in full sun on moderately fertile average to moist but well-drained soil.

'Kobold Strain' is a lower growing seed strain with the same impressive flowering spikes as the wild species. Prefers a bit more moisture than other Liatris species.

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 9 to 18 in.
Spread: 6 to 12 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: well-drained, average, moist
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: lilac-rose
Native Range: eastern North America: Maine to Florida, westwards to Louisiana and Texas