Liatris, Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star, Gay Feather 'Kobold' (Liatris spicata)

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Marilynbeth Hebron, KY Nov 24, 2006

Liatris, Blazing Star, Dense Blazing Star, Gay Feather 'Kobold'
Liatris spicata

Coneflowers and Liatris for the BF's and Goldfinches. July 7, 06

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soulgardenlove Marietta, GA(Zone 7b) Feb 02, 2007

SOLD! I'm buyin the Liatris!! :) great combo.. I'm going to borrow it!!

Susan

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Marilynbeth Hebron, KY May 01, 2007

Susan,

Be my guest! Glad you like it! ;-)

Those were 'Magnus' Coneflowers with 'Kobold' Liatris. Some of the Coneflowers were 'winding down' on the bloom, that's why they looked faded and paler.

High Country Gardens http://www.highcountrygardens.com/ have several different varieties of Liatris. One of my favorite is Liatris ligulistylus (which they offer). Here's a photo from last July showing a flower bloom of it with the Liatris 'Kobold' and 'Magnus' Coneflowers. The Butterflies love to perch and drink from it.

HCG also offers Liatris squarrosa, which I'm waiting for it to be delivered this week.

The Goldfinches love the seeds of the Liatris. Leave the seeds on the stems and watch them flock to eat.

Marilyn

edited to add..... that's a Monarch Butterfly on the Liatris ligulistylus.



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soulgardenlove Marietta, GA(Zone 7b) May 01, 2007

Marilyn,

Mine are planted and growing now!! :) I got them at a box store.. but will have to check out high county.. I've been to the site, but haven't purchased yet :) Thanks and happy gardening.
:)
Susan

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Marilynbeth Hebron, KY May 01, 2007

Hi Susan,

Sorry I didn't respond till today, I didn't notice the comment on the Liatris before, lol.

There is a white version called 'Floristan White'. I had it until the Wild Rabbits chewed the stems down.

Marilyn

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soulgardenlove Marietta, GA(Zone 7b) May 01, 2007

ohhhh.. I have a moom garden, so that is nice to know! :)

Susan

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