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Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Choose Kobold Blazing Star for a sunny border that needs tight upright summer color and cut flowers; the tradeoff is it works best in groups, not as a single focal plant.
Buy This If
You want vertical purple bloom.
You will plant in clusters.
You cut stems for vases.
Skip This If
The bed dries hard.
You need shrub structure.
The site is mostly shade.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
Upright bloom spikes give clear summer punctuation, especially when repeated through a border.
Growth Rate
A-
It fills in quickly for a perennial but still looks best when planted in multiples.
Maintenance
B+
Care is simple once established, though spent stems and late-season cleanup are worth doing.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
A-
Its upright habit gives good flower presence without taking over nearby plants.
Screening Value
F
This is a flowering perennial, not a plant for privacy or structure.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Kobold in small groups through sunny perennial beds, paired with lower plants that cover its base. Avoid making one plant carry the whole display.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
1.5 ft
Mature Width
1.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-8a
Spacing
1.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, spiky clumping
Customers Usually Ask
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes, the flower spikes draw bees and butterflies when in bloom.
Is it good for cutting?
Yes, cut stems as the lower florets begin to open.
Should I plant one or several?
Several is better; a single plant can look thin.
Why buy perennials and grasses in the fall
Roots run all winter — full size in the first spring
Grown in New England, hardened to this climate
Pack pricing that gets cheaper the more you plant
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
We use your zone to recommend plants that survive your winters, and to estimate when your
order ships — we ship each plant when the weather where you live is right for it.
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