Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 10-12 inches
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Spread: 12-18 inches
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Bloom Time: June to September
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Bloom: bright white rays with yellow center
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Light: full sun to part shade
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Soil: average, well-drained; does not
tolerate standing water or wet soils in winter
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Moisture: average to moist; does not
tolerate standing water nor wet soils in winter
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Use: front of borders; mass plantings;
cottage, cutting, and pollinator gardens; containers
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Care: remove spent flower heads to
promote additional bloom; cut back in fall; divide clumps every 2-3 years to
maintain vigor
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; leaf spot, stem rot and leaf miners are occasional problems
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Native to: hybrid cultivar
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Notes: dwarf, compact, mound-forming
plant with sturdy stems and serrated, glossy, dark green leaves; attracts
butterflies and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B138
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