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Asteraceae (Comositeae)

Alternate leaves with lobed or toothed margins. Ray flowers with square tips.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: natives

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: Blue

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 1-3 ft

Width: 11/2 -2 ft

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Not useful as a cut flower as it will wilt too quickly. Roasted and ground roots have been used as a coffee additive. Young tender roots are also boiled and eaten. May be used to produce blue dye.