General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Frikart's Aster
  • Aster
  • Michaelmas Daisy

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Location: In my garden
Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Date: June
credit: Magnus Manske
Location: Twisp
Location: Twisp

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