| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Spread | 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Gymnaster savatieri (gymnaster) bears showy and pale grey flowers during early fall to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial has dark green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Cut flowers. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Gymnaster savatieri . | | |