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Common Name: Michaelmas DaisyPlant Family: Asteraceae Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
A superb perennial for autumn colour with violet-blue daisies to 2 cm with a yellow centre from September to October. Makes a huge clump which is absolutely smothered with flowers! A must-have plant for late season colour. Grow in moisture retentive but well drained soil in sun to part shade. Excellent cut flower and attracts bees and butterflies.
POT SIZE/QUANTITY: 9 cmRHS Award of Garden Merit: YesSeason of Interest: Autumn to springBee and Butterfly: BothSun or Shade: SunHeight: low (up to 3 feet)Minimum temperature: HardyPosition/Situation: Herbaceous BorderPlanting Style: cottageSuggested Use: Cut FlowerFlower Colour: BlueLeaf Colour: GreenEvergreen: NoSoil Type: Normal, well-drained but moisture retentiveSoil PH: No preferenceRabbit & Deer Resistance: Not Known To Be Resistant
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