Aster Alma Potschke

New England Aster

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An Explosion of Color

Alma Potschke Aster is blanketed in warm reddish-pink daisy-like flowers with cheery yellow centers. A color breakthrough in this type. Very showy. Pairs nicely with grasses. Asters provide a nectar source for butterflies as well as a host plant for their larvae. Clusters of daisy-like flowers are produced at the tips of branching stems and create a stunning display against the dark green foliage.

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Plant Type Perennials

Species novae-angliae

Height Medium 3'

Spacing Plant 20" apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Late Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones

3-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

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Special Features

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

OK in Containers
Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Aster General Information

New England Asters form robust semi-woody clumps that bloom from late summer into fall. Each flowering branch is covered with blossoms creating a stunning display against the dark green foliage. Tolerant of moist, well-drained soil conditions. Very durable and long lasting. Mildew resistant. 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.