Plant Type: Herbaceous
Climate Zones: Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs: Regular
Maintenance Needs: Moderate
Season of Interest: Summer
Average Height: 18-24"
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Drainage: Well-Drained
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Pollinators
Native Plants: Non-Native
Colors: Blue
Kalimeris ‘Hortensis’, also known as Japanese aster, is a compact perennial reaching 2 to 3 feet tall, featuring abundant blue flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. It’s perfect for sunny borders or as a colorful accent in mixed plantings.