General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12 inches (30 cm)
Plant Spread: 18 inches (45 cm)
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White with a hint of pink
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. August to October.
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Stokes' Aster
  • Cornflower Aster
Also sold as:
  • Träumerei
  • Traumere

Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 14, 2017 10:52 PM concerning plant:
    Jellito Perennial Seeds introduced this beauty in 1990.

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