Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

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.

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Liatris ‘Kobold’ and wildlife

Liatris ‘Kobold’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Liatris ‘Kobold’ poisonous?

Liatris ‘Kobold’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Liatris 'Kobold'
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