Order Code:	ASPAS
Blooms:	Early Fall to Late Fall
Flower Color:	Pink
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color:	Pink
Soil Condition:	Normal, Clay
Plant Height:	Tall
Zones:	z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8
Found in list(s):	Plants that attract Butterflies    Rabbit Resistant    OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering    Seaside/Salt tolerant    Plants that tolerate a Clay soil

ASTER Patricia Ballard - Medium to Tall - Plant 20" apart. Michaelmas Daisies Invaluable in the hardy border, adding superb color in Autumn. Very durable and long lived. Even heavy wet soils will suit Asters. Watch for powdery mildew beginning in mid summer, but good air circulation will go a long way towards preventing disease. Pinch back and divide like mums for best display. A bouquet of pink flowers. ASPAS

General Information
These are invaluable in the hardy border, adding superb color in the autumn. Very durable and long lived. Even heavy, wet soils will suit them. Richer soils will generally yield taller plants. Powdery mildew can be a problem. Mounds of color beginning in September, in a full range of colors. Asters are great at adding blue shades to fall season’s color.

Plant Care
Pinch back and divide like mums for best display. General rule of thumb is to pinch until 4th of July and not after. Pinching yields better branching and more flowers.