Aster spp.
Fall Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
Garden(s):
Border, Eagle, Old Post, Oval, Shakespeare, Wall 1, Wall 2, Wall 3
Type:
Perennial
Height:
10-90 cm (4-36 in)
Spread:
15-30 cm (6-12 in)
Light:
Full sun, Part sun
Water:
Moderate, Heavy
Zone:
3
Bloom Time:
July, August, September, October
Bloom Colour:
Pink, Purple, Red, White
Foliage Colour:
Green
Soil:
Loamy
Notes:
Prefer cool temperatures, particularly at night. Attract butterflies. Many tiny flowerets make up their yellow centers. Requires good air circulation.