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Aster x frikartii Monch

Aster

A tall blooming aster with single, wide, daisy-type flowers. Will tolerate a number of frosts. Resistant to powdery mildew.

  • »  Masses of lavender-blue flowers
  • »  Excellent resistance to powdery mildew
  • »  Good cut flower
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
  • »  Flower Size: 7 cm

1gal
$22.75
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster x frikartii 'Monch'

Grows best with average to medium moisture, in a well-drained soil. Not always reliable in harsh winters, so protected sites are advised. Pinching the plants back early to midsummer will encourage more blooms. Staking may be required.