| |
| Common Name: |
Aster, Bushy Aster, New
England Aster, New York Aster, Calico Aster |
| Botanical
Name: |
Aster |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Prefers well-drained soils
with a pH of neutral to slightly alkaline. Will tolerate drought and
will grow in moist soils. Also tolerates loamy, sandy or clay soils. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun |
| Attributes: |
Attracts butterflies; deer
resistant; rabbit resitant; fall interest; good cut flower |
| Pests: |
Rabbits, whiteflies, thrips, aphids |
| Diseases: |
Root rot, wilt, stem blight, leaf spot. |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Japanese Anemone, Black-Eyed
Susan, Blue Mist Shrub,
Boltonia, Butterfly Bush,
Purple Coneflower,
Ornamental Grass,
Silver Lace Vine, Silver Mound or
Sedum. |
| Care: |
Pinch back mid-July for a heavier bloom and stronger stems.
Plants should be divided every couple of years in the spring
to maintain their health and vigor. Planting Instructions: Perennials |
| Varieties: |
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Aster
novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke'
Hardy Aster, New England Aster
zones 4-9
|
| Description:
Clusters of showy, deep rose-pink flowers are borne on tall, leafy stems in
late summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
Deep pink/rose |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
|
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Aster
novi-belgii 'Alert'
Hardy Aster, New York Aster
zones 3-9
|
| Description:
Densely packed clusters of deep purplish-red flowers provide outstanding
color in the garden in late summer. This variety has an especially
compact habit. It's species is valued for its compact growth and rich
flower color. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purplish-Red |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
|
Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-15" |
| Spread: |
15-18" |
|
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Aster
lateriflorus 'Lady In Black'
Hardy Aster, Calico Aster
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
A Dutch selection from Coen Jansen. 'Lady In Black' is characterized by a
tall, bushy habit and hundreds of small white flowers with pink central
discs. It's leaves are striking purplish-black, hence its name.
The contrast between the light colored flowers and dark foliage creates an
interesting smoke-like effect. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
|
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Aster
dumosus 'Professor Anton Kippenburg'
Hardy Aster, Bushy Aster
zones 4-8
|
| Description:
Bright lavender-blue, semi-double flowers provide outstanding color
in the garden from late summer into fall. This compact grower will not
require staking. Very floriferous. |
| Bloom Color: |
Lavender-blue |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12" |
| Spread: |
15" |
|
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Aster
novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Hardy Aster, New England Aster
zones 4-9
|
| Description:
'Purple Dome' forms a mound of royal purple flowers in late summer into
fall. A good compact variety. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
|
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Aster
dumosus 'Starlight'
Hardy Aster, Bushy Aster
zones 4-8
|
| Description:
Double rose-pink flowers produced on a dwarf, compact, well-branched plant. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
16" |
| Spread: |
12" |
|
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Aster
tongolensis 'Wartburg Star'
Hardy Aster, East Indies Aster
zones 4-8
|
| Description:
Bright lavender-blue flowers with a yellow center. |
| Bloom Color: |
Lavender-blue |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-15" |
| Spread: |
|
|
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Aster
dumosus 'Wood's Light Blue'
Hardy Aster, Bushy Aster
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Densely packed clusters of clear light blue flowers from late summer into
fall. It's dwarf, compact habit will not require staking. Wood's
selections have shown excellent resistance to mildew and rust. |
| Bloom Color: |
Light Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
|
Height: |
12-16" |
| Spread: |
15-20" |
|
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Aster
dumosus 'Wood's Pink'
Hardy Aster, Bushy Aster
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Lovely clear pink, semi-double flowers provide bloom from late summer
into fall. 'Wood's Pink' has a dwarf, compact habit that will not
require staking. Wood's selections have shown excellent resistance to mildew
and rust. |
| Bloom Color: |
Medium Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
|
Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-16" |
| Spread: |
15-20" |
|
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Aster
dumosus 'Wood's Purple'
Hardy Aster, Bushy Aster
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Charming purple, semi-double flowers provide outstanding color from
late summer into fall. It's compact habit will not require staking. 'Wood's
selections have shown excellent resistance to mildew and rust. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (or later) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-16" |
| Spread: |
15-20" |
