Kobold, also called Floristan Kobold, is a form of Liatris spicata, native to moist low grounds, meadows and marsh margins. Upright plants bloom in mid-summer with 6 to 12-inch vertical spikes of fluffy, feathery flower heads.
Prefers moist but well-drained soils and full sun, and does well in heat and humidity. Use in perennial borders and native plantings.
Features
Tried native perennial
Also called blazing star and gayfeather
Suited to butterfly and cottage gardens
Soil: Moist but well-drained, keep away from wet soils in winter
