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Variegated Golden False Aster

Scientific name: Kalimeris incisa 'Shogun'
Taxonomy
Family:Kalimeris
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Fall flowers
Bloom Time:September to October
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The False Aster cultivar 'Shogun' is noted for its lance-shaped green leaves with wide creamy white margins.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous perennial grows in a mound 1’ tall and 3’ wide. It offers variegated green and grey mottled foliage that will add interest to any herbaceous perennial bed. A wide creamy-golden margin blends to the edge of the cut-leaf foliage.
Blooming starts in early fall, consisting of 12” long stems which produce light lavender aster-like flowers with a yellow centers.

  Adaptation:
This aster variant is best suited to partial shade sites to ensure that the brightest variegation occurs. Under full sun conditions the foliage can burn. Variegation will fade a bit as summer progresses. Pinching back in summer will encourage new variegated growth. It does well on a medium to wet planting spot.

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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