Japanese Aster Kalimeris incisa
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Japanese Aster:
Previously known as:
- Aster incisus 'Blue Star'
- Phonetic Spelling
- ka-li-MER-is in-SY-sah
- Description
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'Blue Star' kalmeris is a clumping blue flowered cultivar in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
It is somewhat tolerant of part shade, but will be at its best when situated in full sun. The flowers can bloom singly or in flat-topped clusters.
Maturity can take two to five years for a plant to reach. Over time a group of plants will spread to form a colony. At that time, they are also ready to divide.
Its blooms are perfect for your cut flower or dried flower arrangements.
Cutting to the ground or deadheading after flowering may produce an additional fall rebloom.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious issues. Root rot can occur in locations with improper drainage. Powdery mildew can occasionally be an issue.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Kalimeris
- Species:
- incisa
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Northeast Asia
- Wildlife Value:
- Butterflies and bees are attracted to the blooms.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Easy to Grow
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- The 1"daisy like flowers are pale blue with yellow centers.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- The dark green leaves are simple and arranged in an alternating arrangement.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Container
- Meadow
- Near Septic
- Pool/Hardscape
- Slope/Bank
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Heat
- Humidity
- Rabbits
