Daisy
flowers borne in loose panicles, on long,
slender peduncles. Dark red or purple disc flowers and yellow,
orange, or crimson ray flowers. There are usually 8 rays
in the single varieties.
Early to midsummer
bloom
Opposite leaves, usually twice divided into
linear-lanceolate segments. 2-4 inches long. The leaves are
very finely cut.
Performs
well in full sun, well-drained soils and hot
weather.