General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Purple
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Other: 2007 Great Plant Picks award winner

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Wonder of Stafa
Cultivar name: 'Wunder von Stäfa'
Common names
  • Aster
  • Michaelmas Daisy
  • Frikart's Aster
Also sold as:
  • Wonder of Staffa

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2007-08-03
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2007-08-27
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: Summer 2018
Location: central Illinois
Date: summer 2006
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2007-07-22
Wonder of Stafa right side of pic.

photo credit:  Ltshears
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: 2011-08-28
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