Clump forming, neat and tidy, this lovely, compact, disease resistant aster relative is easy to grow, drought resistant, and attractive both for its foliage and flowers. From Turkey, Kalimeris ‘Blue Star’ is clothed in deep green foliage during spring through fall and during summer is decked out with a showy succession of pale blue yellow-centered daisy-like flowers.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Blue to Blue Gray
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
1½'
Texture:
Fine Texture
Recommended Spacing:
1½' to 2'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Butterflies
Bees
Small Area
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Controls Erosion
Features
Neat tidy compact, disease resistant aster-relative is easy to grow, drought resistant, showy succession of pale blue yellow-centered daisy-like flowers all summer long.
Landscape Value
Superb moderate to large scale ground cover, edging, companion or accent plant.
Care
Watering:
'Blue Star' Kalimeris is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Blue Star' Kalimeris is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Blue Star' Kalimeris is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.
