Aster Woods
Botanical Name:
Woods Aster Photo by Tracie Bowers
Aster Woods
Common Name(s):
Aster (Woods)
Categories:
Herbaceous Perennial
Comment:
This cultivar is lower and more compact than other Asters reducing the need to pinch back stems. It is particularly resistant to mildew and rust. May be cut to the ground after flowering.
Height:
1-1.5 feet
Flowering Period:
August-September
Flower Color:
Blue-violet to Purple petals with a yellow center
Usage:
Borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens
Hardiness:
USDA zone 4-8
Propagation:
It can be propagated by division. As plants do not come true from seed consider cutting back spent flowers.
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil:
Prefers rich soils but will tolerate clay, prefers well-drained soil
Regions:
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Origins:
North America
Pollinator(s) attracted:
Bees, Butterflies
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