Prized for its fluffy wands of bright, rosy lavendar flowers, Liatris spicata 'Kobold' (Blazing Star) is a compact, clump-forming perennial of excellent ornamental value. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over several weeks, the tufted flower heads contrast nicley with the finely textured, grassy foliage. Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, this beautiful native American enjoys a long season of interest from mid-summer to fall and supplies winter bird food. The narrow, opposite leaves stay attractive all summer and turn a rich bronze in fall.