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Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tahoka Daisy)

Tahoka Daisy, Takhoka-daisy, Tanseyleaf Aster, Tanseyleaf Goldenweed, Tansyleaf Tansyaster, Aster tanacetifolius, Machaeranthera coronopifolia, Machaeranthera parthenium

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia,Tahoka Daisy, Tansy-Aster, Tansey-Leaf Tansy-Aster, Aster tanacetifolius, Machaeranthera coronopifolia, Machaeranthera parthenium, Summer Perennials, Summer Flowers, Lavender Asters, Blue Asters
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia,Tahoka Daisy, Tansy-Aster, Tansey-Leaf Tansy-Aster, Aster tanacetifolius, Machaeranthera coronopifolia, Machaeranthera parthenium, Summer Perennials, Summer Flowers, Lavender Asters, Blue Asters
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia,Tahoka Daisy, Tansy-Aster, Tansey-Leaf Tansy-Aster, Aster tanacetifolius, Machaeranthera coronopifolia, Machaeranthera parthenium, Summer Perennials, Summer Flowers, Lavender Asters, Blue Asters
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia,Tahoka Daisy, Tansy-Aster, Tansey-Leaf Tansy-Aster, Aster tanacetifolius, Machaeranthera coronopifolia, Machaeranthera parthenium, Summer Perennials, Summer Flowers, Lavender Asters, Blue Asters

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tahoka Daisy) is an annual or biennial forming clumps of branched stems covered with a fern-like foliage of pinnately divided leaves into small, pointed lobes. In late spring to fall, clusters of delicate aster-like flowers, 1-2 in. wide (2-5 cm), adorned the tips of the stems. They feature 12-40 lavender to purple ray florets surrounding a center of many golden-yellow disc florets. The charming blossoms are attractive to butterflies. Upright to widely spreading, this easily-naturalized wildflower makes a colorful addition to home landscapes. It is a fine choice for short grass meadows, rocky slopes or even between flagstones.

  • Grows up to 6-24 in. tall (15-60 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun to part shade in sandy, gravelly, well-drained soils. Periodic watering will encourage flowering.
  • Great for butterfly gardens, rock gardens and banks and slopes.
  • No serious pest or disease issues.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Native to North America.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Aster
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 6" - 2'
(15cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants California, United States, Northeast, New York, Illinois, Kansas, Midwest, South Dakota, Nebraska, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado
Tolerance Rocky Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
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Symphyotrichum leave ‘Bluebird’ (Smooth Aster)
Ampelaster carolinianus (Climbing Aster)
Doellingeria umbellata (Flat-Topped White Aster)
Aster novi-belgii (New York Aster)
Symphyotrichum chilense (Pacific Aster)
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (White Panicle Aster)

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Prosopis glandulosa (Honey Mesquite)
Bouteloua curtipendula (Side-Oats Grama)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Aster
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 6" - 2'
(15cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants California, United States, Northeast, New York, Illinois, Kansas, Midwest, South Dakota, Nebraska, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado
Tolerance Rocky Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Aster
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