Species kalimeris
small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow stamens against green leaves

kalimeris

Kalimeris yomena

Kalimeris (Kalimeris yomena) is a hardy perennial native to Japan and China. It is a popular choice for use in low maintenance landscapes and grows best in moist, well-drained loam soils. The light green foliage is lance-shaped and the pale purple daisy-like flowers appear from mid-summer and last well into fall. It is easy to care for and resistant to deer, drought, and disease. Kalimeris provides exceptional color in sunny borders and is both a pollinator and hummingbird attractor. Its striking blooms make excellent cut flowers and dried bouquets.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Lavender rays with yellow centers Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Kalimeris (Kalimeris yomena) should be watered regularly. During the growing season (spring and summer), provide deep, thorough watering about once a week. The soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Water as much as necessary to keep the soil slightly moist, but not waterlogged. During the winter months, water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It may need no more than 1 or 2 waterings a month in winter, depending on the temperature and how dry the soil is.

sunlight

Kalimeris yomena plants require full sun for growth, producing the best flowers in full sunlight. During the summer months, Kalimeris yomena should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In the winter months, it should receive at least 4 hours of sunlight per day. During the hottest days of the summer, it may require shade in the afternoon. In cooler climates, Kalimeris yomena can often tolerate shade for most of the day.

pruning

Kalimeris (Kalimeris yomena) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, when new growth begins, and several times during the growing season. Pruning should be light, removing no more than 1-third of the plant's total height. Remove branches that appear dead or that are excessively long or wide, taking care to shape the plant for a pleasing silhouette as desired. Remove crossing branches, and also any branches growing into the center of the plant to increase air circulation. Though not necessary, deadheading is beneficial for this species to encourage bloom throughout the season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Kalimeris yomena typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Kalimeris yomena typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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