Japanese aster (Kalimeris incisa)
Botanical Name:
Kalimeris incisa
Other names:
Boltonia incisa
Genus:
Kalimeris
Species:
K. incisa ~ K. incisa is a hairy, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves and, from summer into autumn, branching stems bearing pale violet-blue to white, daisy-like flowers with yellow or yellow-green centres.
Cultivation:
Prefers moist, loamy soil in full sun or partial shade but will tolerate a wide range of conditions.
Suggested uses:
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
