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Aster X frikartii

Blue Aster

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Blue Aster is a very popular, sky blue flower for herbaceous beds.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.