Tansy-aster
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
Tansy-aster is a cheerful native wildflower producing bright violet-purple daisy-like blooms that attract pollinators throughout summer and fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating dry conditions well once established with minimal supplemental watering. A great choice for meadow gardens, roadsides, or naturalized borders with very little required maintenance.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
240″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days; Reduce To Every 14 Days Once Established • Water Moderately To Moisten The Root Zone; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 8.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 30, 2021 by karen sheffer (cc-by-sa)
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