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Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tahoka Daisy, Prairie Aster)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Rock Garden, Border, Cutting Bed
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Low, Spreading
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Purple
Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Width: .75 - 1 ft.
Height: 1 - 1.5 ft.
Fertility: Average
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Hardy Annual A hardy upright and sprawling annual native to the mid-western United States. Bears dense, compact leaves that are deeply divide into narrow segments. Flowers are simple and beautiful with deep purple petals and a brilliant yellow center. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. An excellent choice for that hard-to-maintain area. Periodic watering will encourage blooms. If seeds are to be sown indoors, store them in a moistened medium in the refrigerator for 2 weeks prior to sowing or sow outdoors in spring. This selection does best in cool climates.