Aster

Abundant blue-purple flowers add bright color to the late garden. Excellent habit and a strong grower. A great addition to the perennial border, where it attracts butterflies. Can be used as a cut flower.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Daylily

Feather Reed Grass

Plant Details

Common name

Aster
Botanical name

Aster novi-belgii
Variety

Days
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

18-24" (46-61 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Regularly
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Dallas T.'s collection
Vince L.'s collection

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