Aster Blue Autumn ('Oudshoorn 1' PP17400) (25) plants
Common name: Aster.
Zones 5 to 8.
Full sun.
Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and 20 inches wide.
Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow.
Violet blue, daisy-like flowers bloom from late summer into mid-fall. Blue Autumn is disease resistant, floriferous with strong, upright flowers.
Though it is also tolerant of drought, sandy, clay and poor soil, it is best planted in rich, evenly moist soil and full sun, They need lots of room to grow and good air circulation to maintain their health and vigor; divide plants every couple of years in the spring. Aster Blue Autumn has a bushy, compact habit, but it may still require staking. To promote dense growth that is less likely to flop, pinch plants back in late spring.
Attributes: border plant, container, cut flower, mass plantings, and salt tolerant. Attracts butterflies.
Shipped bare root. |
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