A shorter, bushy selection with finely textured, mint-scented foliage. Beginning in late summer, a myriad of daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and petals the color of the autumn sky in New England appear.
Asters are native to North America and are generally very easy to grow.
Height:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Native to North America
This species performs best in rich, evenly moist soil and full sun, though it is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. Give them lots of room to grow; good air circulation will help to prevent powdery mildew. To maintain their health and vigor, divide plants every couple of years in the spring.
"Aster" is latin for "star," in reference to the shape of its flower.
Height:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Native to North America
This species performs best in rich, evenly moist soil and full sun, though it is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. Give them lots of room to grow; good air circulation will help to prevent powdery mildew. To maintain their health and vigor, divide plants every couple of years in the spring.
"Aster" is latin for "star," in reference to the shape of its flower.
