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Botanical Name |
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ |
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Common Name |
Gayfeather or Blazing Star |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Sun |
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Size for Description |
1.5
to 2.5 Ft. |
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Bloom Time |
Summer |
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Flower Color |
Purple |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
yes |
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Deer Resistant |
Seldom severely damaged by deer |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Native |
yes |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
Plants form a low clump of grassy looking leaves, bearing
tall spikes of bright magenta-purple flowers |
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Care |
Remove spent flowers.
Cut to ground in late fall or early spring. |
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Zone |
3 |
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