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Kobold Gayfeather - 1 Gallon
SKU:
1957640
UPC:
014949578810
$13.99
- Compact, clumping gayfeather with showy pink flower spikes that bloom through summer.
- Perfect for sunny beds, borders, and meadow-style plantings—naturally forms a neat, grassy mound.
- Pollinator favorite and an excellent cut flower that lasts in bouquets.
- Waterwise and resilient once established, plus deer and rabbit resistant.
Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’) is a compact, clump-forming perennial that brings upright pink flower spikes and graceful grassy texture to sunny gardens. This variety stays nicely sized at about 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, making it an easy fit for borders, pollinator plantings, and meadow-inspired designs. Blooming in summer, it produces recurring spikes of showy blossoms that look fantastic in the garden and hold beautifully in fresh-cut arrangements. Plant Kobold Gayfeather in full sun with well-drained soil, water when the top of the soil dries, and enjoy a durable, waterwise performer that keeps coming back year after year.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
- Common name: Kobold Gayfeather
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Light: Full sun
- Bloom time: Summer
Key Features
- Compact cultivar with a tidy, clumping habit and grassy texture.
- Recurring spikes of showy pink blooms in summer.
- Excellent long-lasting cut flower for arrangements.
- Waterwise once established, plus deer and rabbit resistance.
Size & Growth Habit
- Mature size: About 2 ft. tall and 1 ft. wide
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Habit: Clumping
Kobold is a great choice when you want bold flower spikes without a plant that takes over the border.
Blooms & Cut Flower Use
- Flower color: Pink
- Bloom season: Summer
- Flower traits: Showy spikes; great for cutting
Snip a few stems for bouquets—these blooms are known for holding their beauty in arrangements.
Light Requirements
Plant in full sun for the strongest stems and best flowering.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- First few seasons: Water deeply and regularly to establish an extensive root system
- After establishment: Reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates mild drought
Soil & Planting Tips
Kobold Gayfeather is easily grown in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Avoid low spots where water collects—good drainage helps keep plants vigorous.
- Work compost into the planting area for a strong start.
- Mulch lightly to keep moisture steady (but don’t smother the crown).
Care & Maintenance
- Spring cleanup: Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge
- Division: Divide every 2–3 years in early spring
- Maintenance level: Low to moderate
Dividing periodically helps keep clumps vigorous and flowering well—plus it’s an easy way to get more plants.
Wildlife & Resistance
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Waterwise: Yes (once established)
Landscape Uses & Design Ideas
- Best use: Border
- Great for: Meadow gardens, pollinator beds, sunny borders, and mass plantings
- Design tip: Plant in drifts for a stronger color impact and a naturalistic look
The vertical flower spikes add height and movement, especially when planted among softer mounding perennials.
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair Kobold Gayfeather with sun-loving perennials for a colorful, meadow-inspired mix:
- Blanket flower (Gaillardia)
- Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
- Bellflower (Campanula)
- Yarrow (Achillea)
- Avens (Geum)
- Compact, clumping gayfeather with showy pink flower spikes that bloom through summer.
- Perfect for sunny beds, borders, and meadow-style plantings—naturally forms a neat, grassy mound.
- Pollinator favorite and an excellent cut flower that lasts in bouquets.
- Waterwise and resilient once established, plus deer and rabbit resistant.
Kobold Gayfeather (Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’) is a compact, clump-forming perennial that brings upright pink flower spikes and graceful grassy texture to sunny gardens. This variety stays nicely sized at about 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, making it an easy fit for borders, pollinator plantings, and meadow-inspired designs. Blooming in summer, it produces recurring spikes of showy blossoms that look fantastic in the garden and hold beautifully in fresh-cut arrangements. Plant Kobold Gayfeather in full sun with well-drained soil, water when the top of the soil dries, and enjoy a durable, waterwise performer that keeps coming back year after year.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
- Common name: Kobold Gayfeather
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Light: Full sun
- Bloom time: Summer
Key Features
- Compact cultivar with a tidy, clumping habit and grassy texture.
- Recurring spikes of showy pink blooms in summer.
- Excellent long-lasting cut flower for arrangements.
- Waterwise once established, plus deer and rabbit resistance.
Size & Growth Habit
- Mature size: About 2 ft. tall and 1 ft. wide
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Habit: Clumping
Kobold is a great choice when you want bold flower spikes without a plant that takes over the border.
Blooms & Cut Flower Use
- Flower color: Pink
- Bloom season: Summer
- Flower traits: Showy spikes; great for cutting
Snip a few stems for bouquets—these blooms are known for holding their beauty in arrangements.
Light Requirements
Plant in full sun for the strongest stems and best flowering.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- First few seasons: Water deeply and regularly to establish an extensive root system
- After establishment: Reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates mild drought
Soil & Planting Tips
Kobold Gayfeather is easily grown in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Avoid low spots where water collects—good drainage helps keep plants vigorous.
- Work compost into the planting area for a strong start.
- Mulch lightly to keep moisture steady (but don’t smother the crown).
Care & Maintenance
- Spring cleanup: Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge
- Division: Divide every 2–3 years in early spring
- Maintenance level: Low to moderate
Dividing periodically helps keep clumps vigorous and flowering well—plus it’s an easy way to get more plants.
Wildlife & Resistance
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Waterwise: Yes (once established)
Landscape Uses & Design Ideas
- Best use: Border
- Great for: Meadow gardens, pollinator beds, sunny borders, and mass plantings
- Design tip: Plant in drifts for a stronger color impact and a naturalistic look
The vertical flower spikes add height and movement, especially when planted among softer mounding perennials.
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair Kobold Gayfeather with sun-loving perennials for a colorful, meadow-inspired mix:
- Blanket flower (Gaillardia)
- Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
- Bellflower (Campanula)
- Yarrow (Achillea)
- Avens (Geum)
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