Kalimeris yomena 'Aurea' Japanese aster (Kalimeris yomena) kal-ih-MER-iss yo-ME-nah Synonyms:  Kalimeris incisa 'Shogun' Genus:  Kalimeris Beautiful variegation brightens the green and grey mottled foliage. A wide creamy-golden margin blends to the edge of the cut-leaf foliage. Its spreading branches mingle softly with its garden neighbors. Blooming in early fall, 12-  to 15-inch stems produce light lavender aster-like flowers with a yellow center. Care:  Plant in part shade to ensure the brightest variegation without the "crisping" that may occur to the leaves when planted in full sun. Variegation will fade a bit as summer progresses. Pinching back in summer will encourage new variegated growth. Propagation:  In spring, cool-stratify seed for 2 weeks prior to surface sowing in a cold frame. Divide in spring.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Fall Flower Color Purple Foliage Color Variegated Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Waterside Style Rock Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials