Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
Family: Asteraceae
Common names: BLAZING STAR, BUTTON SNAKE ROOT, BUTTON SNAKEWORT, GAY FEATHER, SNAKE ROOT
Native to: Southeastern United States
Sentiment: i will try again
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 1.5 feet
Flower
violet
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: container, cut flower
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil types: well drained, wide range
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
flower
apical
flower
Liatris is a genus in the Aster family and contains 54 species. It is also called GAY FEATHER or BLAZING STAR. Liatris spicata is cultivated or grows from seed in Zones 5-9. It grows to 5 feet tall, flower in summer, and can provide a nice vertical accent in a grouping of other plants. It prefers regular watering. Plants in this genus appeal to birds and many insects; birds come to the plant for seed.
Liatris 'Kobold' is smaller than the parent plant - usually about 2 1/2' high..
Liatris will attract:
Callophrys augustinus, Brown Elfin
Danaus plexippus, Monarch
Epargyreus clarus, Silver-spotted Skipper
Hesperia colorado, Western Branded Skipper
Vanessa cardui, Painted Lady
Container plants that attract adult butterflies - perennial
This plant can be grown in a container and will attract and feed adult butterflies. These plant can be found in every height range – from tiny to large – from less than a foot high to over 10 feet tall.
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By far the most import butterfly nectar plant family is Asteraceae. If you grow plants in from this family, butterflies will find your garden.
