Aster Collection

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Plant Code: AFX

Aster Collection of three varieties, all labeled . One each of Aster Crimson Brocade (red,top) Aster October Skies (blue, bottom left) and Aster Woods Purple (purple, bottom right).

Details

Type:	Perennials
Height:	Short/Medium 8-36"
Spacing:	Plant 18" apart
Bloom Time:	Early Fall to Late Fall
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones:	3-8 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal, Clay
Flower:	Mixed
Pot Size:	3.5" square x 4" deep

Features to Note

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Long-Blooming
OK in Containers
Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Aster General Information

Asters 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. Mounds of color begin in September, in a full range of colors. Asters support bees and butterflies right up until season's end. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Aster 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. Can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. Avoid wet overwintering conditions. Remove spent flowers to prevent reseeding.