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Asteraceae (Compositae)

Daisy-like flower; pinnately-cut foliage with an open, sparse look.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders cutflowers

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: White, pink, red, lavender

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 2-4'

Width: 1-2'

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Tolerates dry, porous soils; limit fertility to maximize flowers; C. sulphureus is similar with smaller, yellow flowers and coarser foliage; reseeds.