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Blue Star Kalimeris
Kalimeris incisa (ka-li-MER-is in-SY-sah)
Family: Asteraceae
Non-native Herbaceous (1-3 ft)
Herbaceous (1-3 ft) Non-native 'Blue Star' kalmeris is a clumping blue flowered cultivar in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It is somewhat tolerant of part shade, but will be at its best when situated in full sun. The flowers can bloom singly or in flat-topped clusters. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious issues. Root rot can occur in locations with improper drainage. Powdery mildew can occasionally be an issue.
Source: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, 51 attributes.
How it fits the guild
Guild layer
4 - Herbaceous (1-3 ft)
Optimal soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
See companions & conflicts ↓
Companions & Conflicts
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Ground Cover; Perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
USDA zones
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) | Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist | Occasionally Dry | Occasionally Wet
Available space
12 inches-3 feet
NC region
Coastal; Mountains; Piedmont
Mature size
Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in. | Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Canopy layer
4 - Herbaceous (1-3 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Clumping; Mounding
Texture
Medium
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf shape
Lanceolate; Oblong
Leaf margin
Lobed; Serrate
Leaf feel
Smooth
Leaf value
Showy
Leaf size
3-6 inches long, < 1 inch wide
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
The dark green leaves are simple and arranged in an alternating arrangement.
Flower color
Blue
Flower value
Long Bloom Season; Showy
Flower form
Solitary
Flower shape
Star
Flower size
< 1 inch
Flower detail
The 1"daisy like flowers are pale blue with yellow centers.
Bloom time
Fall; Spring
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Non-native
Origin
Northeast Asia
Wildlife value
Butterflies and bees are attracted to the blooms.
Attracts
Bees; Butterflies
Play value
Attractive Flowers; Attracts Pollinators; Easy to Grow
Landscape Use
Landscape location
Coastal; Container; Meadow; Near Septic; Pool/Hardscape; Slope/Bank; Woodland
Landscape theme
Butterfly Garden; Cottage Garden; Cutting Garden; Pollinator Garden; Rock Garden
Design feature
Border; Mass Planting; Small groups
Garden tags
#wet soils intolerant #rabbit resistant #herbaceous #cutting garden #showy flowers #dried arrangements #butterfly friendly #humidity tolerant #deer resistant #long bloom time #heat tolerant #herbaceous perennial #clay soils tolerant #compact #drought tolerant #groundcover #perennial
Problems & Resistance
Resistant to
Deer; Drought; Heat; Humidity; Rabbits
Propagation
Division
Planted at Hunnicutt
Nobody’s planted this one yet.