Liatris Kobold Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Liatris Kobold, or Gayfeather, is an erect flowering plant with rounded stems and fine hairs. Its grass-like leaves are less showy than the purple flowers. This perennial is adaptable to many warm or cool climates and requires full sun and well-drained slightly acidic soil.
Common Name |
Blazing star, dense blazing star, gayfeather
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
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Genus
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Liatris
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Liatris Kobold Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Liatris Kobold.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Liatris Kobold needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Liatris Kobold needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Liatris Kobold Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Liatris Kobold to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 86°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Liatris Kobold to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Liatris Kobold Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Liatris Kobold. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Liatris Kobold plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Liatris Kobold Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Liatris Kobold plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red Wine
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Characteristics |
Dried Arrangements
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Liatris Kobold toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
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Liatris Kobold Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Liatris Kobold, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Liatris Kobold Native Region |
Find out where the Liatris Kobold plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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