- Botanical name: Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
- Common name: Gayfeather
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Gayfeather, Liatris spicata, is an exotic perennial bearing long-lasting spikes of deep magenta bottle-brush flowers in contrast with strappy green leaves. It’s perfect for adding late-summer colour to an herbaceous border, and makes an excellent cut flower. It’s extremely attractive to bees and butterflies.
Liatris spicata ’Kobold’ is a shorter growing form than the species, bearing fluffy spikes of deep magenta bottle-brush flowers over a long period. It’s an excellent plant for a mixed herbaceous border and makes an interesting cut flower.
For best results grow Liatris spicata ’Kobold’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by division in spring.
How to grow Liatris 'Kobold'
-
Plant size
45cm height
45cm spread
-
Aspect
South facing, west facing
-
Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
| Cut back | ||||||||||||
| Cut back |
J
Do not Cut back in January |
F
Do not Cut back in February |
M
Do not Cut back in March |
A
Do not Cut back in April |
M
Do not Cut back in May |
J
Do not Cut back in June |
J
Do not Cut back in July |
A
Do not Cut back in August |
S
Do Cut back in September |
O
Do Cut back in October |
N
Do not Cut back in November |
D
Do not Cut back in December |
| At its best | ||||||||||||
| At its best |
J
Plant is not at its best in January |
F
Plant is not at its best in February |
M
Plant is not at its best in March |
A
Plant is not at its best in April |
M
Plant is not at its best in May |
J
Plant is not at its best in June |
J
Plant is not at its best in July |
A
Plant is at its best in August |
S
Plant is at its best in September |
O
Plant is not at its best in October |
N
Plant is not at its best in November |
D
Plant is not at its best in December |
Liatris 'Kobold' and wildlife
Liatris 'Kobold' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Liatris 'Kobold' poisonous?
Liatris 'Kobold' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
Plants that go well with Liatris 'Kobold'
