Common name “calico” refers to the varied flower colors—white petals with centers that shift from yellow to purple as they mature.
Produces small, daisy-like flowers (about ½ inch wide) with white to pale pink petals and colorful central disks.
Spreads modestly by rhizomes, forming attractive colonies.
The changing colors of the flower centers make it a standout among fall-blooming plants.
Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, perfect for woodland gardens and pollinator habitats.
Seeds provide winter food for small birds like sparrows and juncos.
Common name “calico” refers to the varied flower colors—white petals with centers that shift from yellow to purple as they mature.
Produces small, daisy-like flowers (about ½ inch wide) with white to pale pink petals and colorful central disks.
Spreads modestly by rhizomes, forming attractive colonies.
The changing colors of the flower centers make it a standout among fall-blooming plants.
Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, perfect for woodland gardens and pollinator habitats.
Seeds provide winter food for small birds like sparrows and juncos.
Bloom time: late summer to fall
Habitats: floodplain forests and flatwoods; moist depressions in waste areas; moist meadows near woodlands and rivers; seeps and swamps; semi-shaded sloughs near fields; woodland borders
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 3 feet)
Requirements: partial sun to light shade
Soil: moisture retaining clay-loam; rich organic soil
