Hardy Aster
Aster sp.
Perennials
A good source of Fall color, hardy aster provides a profusion of purple blooms when many other flowering plants have already called an end to their displays for the year.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Aster sp. Photo Gallery
Aster sp. Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Aster sp. |
| Common Name: | hardy aster |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, fall color |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, rounded |
| Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Spread: | 2 feet |
| Foliage: | finely-textured, alternate, oblong leaves stems and leaves are pubescent |
| Flower: | lavender, purple, or blue daisy-like, single flowers |
| Bloom Period: | Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | well-drained soil |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 4 - 9 |
| Native Range: | Northern hemisphere |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | low tolerance for cold winters; retaining stems during the winter increases survival
rate propagation by division or stem cuttings |
| Additional Notes: | good source of fall color |
TTU Plant Resources
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