Summer Aster
| Common name | Summer Aster | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin name |
Aster frikartii
| Type
| Perennial
| Height
| 24-36"
| Spread
| 24-36"
| Light & Water
|
Zone
| 5
| Bloom months
|
Bloom colours
| Blue
| Foliage colours
|
Features
| Attracts pollinators
| Notes
| The best fall aster. No mildew or dry lower stems. Continuous blue flowers (with yellow centre) from July to frost without deadheading! 'Flora's Delight' is a 12-18' variety that is more compact. Good heat resistance, moderate growth rate. |
