Kalimeris

Kalimeris incisa "Blue Star"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This very easy to grow species prefers full sun to part shade and medium moisture. Kalimeris has a long flowering season - from early summer through early fall. It performs well in hot and humid summers - but this species can't tolerate clay or other poorly drained soils. Foliage may be pinched back in early summer to stimulate new growth. Cut back after flowering to encourage a possible fall rebloom.
Attracts butterflies and makes a nice cut flower.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

1-1.5

Flower Color

Purple

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-Aug