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Perfect for cottage gardens, patio containers, rock gardens, and wildlife-friendly borders, this long-flowering perennial adds bold summer colour and valuable pollinator appeal to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant \u003cstrong\u003epurple flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide strong vertical interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, \u003cstrong\u003eclump-forming habit\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for smaller garden spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent as a \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e for fresh floral arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003econtainers, borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-care perennial with reliable summer performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive to bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiatris spicata 'Kobold', also known by the botanical synonym \u003cstrong\u003eLiatris callilepis\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact perennial valued for its tall spikes of vivid purple flowers that appear from July onwards. The unusual bottlebrush-style blooms open gradually from the top downward, creating a distinctive and eye-catching display throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts neat, clump-forming growth habit makes this variety particularly well suited to mixed borders, gravel gardens, patio tubs, and cottage-style planting schemes. The upright flower stems provide excellent contrast among softer perennials and ornamental grasses, while the long-lasting blooms make outstanding cut flowers for indoor displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in a \u003cstrong\u003esunny position\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Liatris 'Kobold' is both hardy and easy to maintain. 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