The pink, purple, or white flowers of this cheerful daisy are an excellent midsummer accent in any flower garden.
Latin Name
Callistephus chinensis
Family
Asteraceae
Also Known As
Annual Aster
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
July - September
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
China
History
They have been cultivated in the United States since 1737, when John Custis was growing them in his Williamsburg garden.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility. Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.
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