Liatris (Gayfeather; Blazing Star)
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​ligulistylis
  • Native!
  • A must have for wildlife gardens
  • Attracts hummingbirds, birds, and butterflies
  • Purple blooms
  • Best performance in dry soils
  • Bloom time: Summer-Fall
  • 3' H x 2' W
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​spicata 'Kobold'

  • Best planted in groups
  • Bold statements with strong, vertical bloom spikes
  • ​Purple blooms
  • Thrive in well-drained soils
  • Beautiful with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Phlox
  • Bloom time: early to mid summer
  • ​18" H x 12" W
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