| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Kalimeris pinnatifida 'Hortensis' (Japanese aster) bears showy flowers during mid-summer to early fall. | | Typical Uses | Border, container and cut flowers. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Kalimeris pinnatifida 'Hortensis' . | | |