Kalimeris pinnatifida 'Hortensis' (Japanese Aster)

Kalimeris pinnatifida 'Hortensis', commonly known as Japanese Aster, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia. The plant features attractive, daisy-like flowers with lavender-blue petals and yellow centers. The leaves are deeply lobed and pinnatifid, giving the plant an interesting texture. Japanese Aster blooms from mid to late summer and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.