Perennial
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star'
False Aster
Plant Type: Perennial
Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade
Long blooming daisy-like flowers are pale blue with yellow center. Bloom time is June through September. Compact green foliage is clump-forming. Excellent for the front of the border. Loves heat and humidity. Tolerates drought.
Height12-18"
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Spread12-18"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Long lasting color for beds, borders and cottage gardens. Specimen, group or mass.
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' Plant Care:
Shear stems after flowering to stimulate growth and encourage re-bloom.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)
False Aster Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture.
Moderate
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant