Tansyleaf Tansyaster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Tansyleaf Tansyaster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer through fall • Colors: Bright purple with yellow centers • Flower Type: Daisy-like blooms • Bloom Period: July-October ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy to rocky • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Important nectar source • Butterflies: Late season forage • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity • Birds: Seed source 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Tolerates heat well • Fall: Extended blooming • Winter: Annual, self-seeds readily 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Penstemons Prairie Zinnia Blue Grama Grass Blanketflower ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Drought tolerant • Rocky Mountain native • Quick to establish • Extended bloom time • Excellent cut flower