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Aster X frikartii

Blue Aster

Plant photo of: Aster X frikartii
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

A very popular sky blue flower for herbaceous beds.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.