Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 18-24 inches
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Spread: 9-12 inches
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Bloom Time: August to September
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Bloom: terminal spikes of rounded, fluffy, rose-purple
button-like flower heads (each to 3/4 inch across, comprised of 4-6 disc
florets) atop multiple, erect , leafy flower stalks above the basal foliage;
flowers mature to golden brown single-seeded fruits which
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average, well-drained; tolerant
of poor soils; foliage will flop if soil is excessively rich or moist
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Moisture: dry to medium; tolerates drought;
intolerant of wet soils in winter
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Use: perennial border fronts; edging;
cutting, rock, wild and pollinator gardens; naturalized areas; containers
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Care: low-maintenance
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: southern Appalachian Mountains
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Notes: small, compact, clump-forming
wildflower; foliage consists of basal tufts of multiple upright stems clothed
in deep green, narrow, grass-like leaves (about 1/4 Inch wide and up to 6
inches long); attracts birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H140
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