Liatris, Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star, Gay Feather 'Kobold'

I really like this perennial but I'm not seeing much spreading or even any reseeding like I've hoped.

I have it in my butt...Read Moreerfly garden, well drained soil in full sun.

I really like this plant. It is planted in a very hot very dry location and does wonderfully.

It dies down in the winter ...Read Moreand doesn't start to grow back until late spring. It was mid to late April before mine began to grow back--I almost thought it wasn't coming back. But as with most perennials, it is thicker and more beautiful than it was the first year.

I've grown the 'Kobold' variety for many years. It appears very hardy and will grow happily as long as it has well drained soil and full...Read More sun. I transplanted several plants that were being overcome by a juniper on steroids, and they are now, again growing well in their new home.

Kobold makes nice dried flowers for arrangements. Cut when the flowers have opened about 3/4 of the way up to the top and air dry.

Very easy plant to grow here in Seattle Washington. Average water needs.....seemed to thrive on neglect. Produces thousands of seeds.

Planted this last fall and it came up well and has four blooming spikes. Love it! (z4)

I have grown this plant in the DFW area for 3 years. It is against the house and facing east, an area that tends to be hot and dry. It su...Read Morervived several days of snow and ice last year. After being completely overcome with a pyrethum mix to exterminate bees that had invaded the outside wall, it died to the ground and rose up this year bigger and better than ever. I love the contrast of the fine foliage with my Coneflowers and Spirea.