Kalimeris incisa
Kalimeris incisa, common name Kalimeris or Japanese aster, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
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Description
Kalimeris incisa can reach a height of about 1–1.5 feet (0.30–0.46 m). It is an herbaceous perennial plant with dark-green leaves and showy flowers with a yellow center and light blue petals. They bloom from June to September.
Habitat
It prefers meadows and lowlands.
References
- Hong-ya Gu and Peter C. Hoch (1997) - "Systematics of Kalimeris (Asteraceae: Astereae)"
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Plants for a future
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