Aster X frikartii

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Aster X frikartii

Blue Aster

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom

Description

Blue Aster is a very popular, sky blue flower for herbaceous beds.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.