Blue Star Kalimeris is a clumping perennial with green leaves noted for its long and heavy summer bloom. The light blue aster-like flowers with yellow centers bloom the whole summer, and if deadheaded can encourage a fall bloom. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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1' - 1.5’
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Spread:
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1' - 1.5’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for root rot in poorly-drained soils. Can tolerate both moist and dry soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Agastache, Baby’s Breath, Black-Eyed Susan
IMAGE: Photo byFred Ortlip, Late June
Photo by David J. Stang, Kalimeris incisa Blue Star 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
