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Asteraceae (Compositae)

Midgreen, compact foliage; foliage has a strong spicy fragrance; flowers in dense clusters or corymbs.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders
cutflowers

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: yellow

Blooming Period: spring summer

Height: 3-4'

Width: 3'

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Needs well-drained soil; cut back in fall; transplant in March; seed propagation is slow and less desirable than root division; fire retardant if well watered.