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Kalimeris incisa

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 35 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Kalimeris incisa (false aster) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Border and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Kalimeris incisa . Kalimeris incisa is tolerant of drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Kalimeris incisa (false aster) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.