Kobold gay feather
Kobold Gayfeather
Family: Blazing Star
Type: Perennial
Other Common Name: Gayfeather
Kobold Gayfeather, also known as Liatris spicata &#;Kobold&#;, is a popular perennial known for its striking, fluffy purple flower spikes. This compact cultivar is ideal for adding vertical interest to the garden.
Renowned for its dense, bottlebrush-like blooms, Kobold Gayfeather brings an element of texture and vivid dye to any landscape. Its flowers are not only beautiful but are also excellent for attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.
Thriving in full sun, Kobold Gayfeather is hardy in zones It is adaptable to a variety of soil types but prefers well-draining conditions and is drought-tolerant once established.
Hardiness Zone: 2a-3a
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Thirsty to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun
Drought Tolerance (Xeriscape): Yes
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Height (feet): 2
Average Spread (feet): 1
Average Life Span (years): 10
Form: Towering
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Season: From mid summer to early
= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Liquid about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant moisture needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, light exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Liquid recent transplants more often than established plants.
Growing Temperature:
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Holding Temperature:
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Soil PH:
EC (What is EC?):
pour out through method
Fertility:
Liatris have a moderate fertility requirement, feed at ppm N with every watering. Flower spikes can become weak if overfertilized.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, observe your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Bare root plants that are shipped in spring will arrive vernalized.
Pests & Diseases:
Thrips, mites and caterpillars are the main pests of liatris.
Botrytis, Rhizoctonia leaf spots, rusts and Verticillium are the primary diseases to watch for.
Potting & Timing:
Plant in a well-drained soilless media.
Moisture:
Liatris prefer consistent moisture, overwatering can lead to rotting of the corms.
Planting Level:
Plant bare root corms with the top right at the soil surface, just barely covered with soil.
PGRs/Pinching:
Tank mixes of Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) and Uniconazole (Sumatic/Concise) sprays at ppm + 3 -5 ppm or Unicona
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12 inches
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Gayfeather
Kobold Blazing Actor has masses of gorgeous spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves continue green in color throughout the season.
Kobold Blazing Luminary is an herbaceous perennial with a rigidly upright and towering form. It brings an extremely okay and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is finest cleaned up in prior spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Kobold Blazing Star is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garde