Liatris Spicata "Kobold" Deep Purple Blazing Star

Liatris spicata, commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather, is a striking perennial that adds bold vertical interest to sunny gardens with its tall, fluffy spikes of purple, rosy-red, or white flowers. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, its unique flower heads open from the top downward, creating a distinctive and long-lasting display above fine, grass-like foliage. Each spike is densely packed with nectar-rich blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, bringing vibrant life to the landscape, while the seedheads provide winter interest and food for birds. Tough, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant, Liatris is ideal for perennial borders, prairie-style plantings, meadows, and pollinator gardens, where it pairs beautifully with coneflowers and other sun-loving perennials.