Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
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Liatris
'Kobold'
button snakewort
Liatris 'Kobold' is a compact, clump-forming perennial that brings strong vertical rhythm without overwhelming its surroundings. Often known as button snakewort, it forms neat tufts of narrow, grass-like foliage from which sturdy flower spikes rise in late summer. Compared with taller forms, Liatris 'Kobold' remains reassuringly contained, typically reaching 40–60cm, yet its flower spikes are pleasingly broad and densely packed. The rich purple blooms open in an unexpected and rather delightful way, starting at the top of the spike and working steadily downwards, creating a dynamic display that feels full of movement. When planted en masse, Liatris spicata 'Kobold' offers a bold but refined presence that suits both traditional borders and more naturalistic planting schemes.
Flowering from late summer into early autumn, Liatris 'Kobold' is particularly valuable for extending colour when many perennials are beginning to fade. Its compact stature makes Liatris 'Kobold' ideal for smaller gardens, gravel plantings, and the front of sunny borders, where taller varieties might feel out of scale. Like other button snakewort, it is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, adding ecological value as well as structure. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Liatris spicata 'Kobold' is dependable, long-lived, and refreshingly unfussy, rewarding gardeners with architectural form and rich colour year after year.
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
- Flower colour
- Purple
- Corm size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 corms per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
-
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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