blazing star

Blazing star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original') is a drought-tolerant plant that does best with regular and consistent watering. Water your blazing star deeply but infrequently. It should be moist but not soaked. Water the blazing star every 10-14 days in the summer, and every 3-4 weeks in spring and fall. Do not water in the winter when the plant is dormant. When watering, use enough water to keep the soil wet to a depth of 8 inches, but do not allow standing water as this can lead to root rot.

The Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original') should be planted in a location that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, ideally concentrated in the morning and early afternoon. If planted in an area with too much shade, the blossoms will not achieve their fullest potential and flowering may be delayed and diminished. Avoid planting in an area with intense, direct midday sunlight as the delicate petals may become brown and burnt. If possible, planting in partial shade during the late afternoon or evening, when the direct sunlight is less harsh, will ensure healthier plants and larger, more vibrant blossoms.

Blazing star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original') should be pruned in early to mid spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should focus on dead or diseased stems, as well as any stems that appear dead or unhealthy. Additionally, you can remove any stems that have become crowded or have grown too tall or wide for its desired form. Pruning should result in a neat, tidy and compact form with a maximum height of 1-3 feet. Pruning should be done lightly each year, removing no more than 1-third of the plant's total growth.