Plants > Perennials

Japanese aster 'Blue Star'

Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star'

Genus: Kalimeris
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Blue Star' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm high forming a mound of oblong, dark green foliage. Daisy-like flowerheads are borne above the foliage from summer into autumn and comprise pale blue rays surrounding a bright yellow centre

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut down to ground level once flowering has finished

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenCottage Informal

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years