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Alpine Aster

Aster Alpinus

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Overview

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) is a charming perennial thriving in zones 4 to 7, flourishing in well-drained soil and full sun. This compact gem reaches a modest height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread, showcasing daisy-like blooms with purple petals and yellow centers from late spring to early summer. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it offers a low-maintenance splash of color that attracts pollinators.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 2–10Type Perennial

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — showcasing daisy-like blooms with purple petals and yellow centers from late spring to early summer; achieving both, image 99

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae

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Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — the Alpine Aster blooms from late spring to early summer; blending splendidly with other alpine species.<br><br>For, image 46

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — violet flowers in the garden; flourishing in well-drained soil and full sun, image 74

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — This plant typically grows to about 6 to 12 inches tall with a spread of approximately 12 inches; the Alpine Aster, image 102

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — which span 1 to 2 inches long, image 86

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — Its petite size and resilience also make it a perfect addition for alpine troughs and rockeries; perennial for full, image 128

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — perennial for full; deadheading spent flowers can encourage a prolonged bloom period and prevent self-seeding, image 114

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — perennial with violet blooms; displaying a striking color palette with vibrant violet-blue petals circling a sunny yellow center

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — Its petite size and resilience also make it a perfect addition for alpine troughs and rockeries

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) is a charming perennial thriving in zones 4 to 7; showcasing daisy-like blooms with, image 115

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — flourishing in well-drained soil and full sun; moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — as their blossoms attract pollinators such as butterflies; this low-maintenance specimen is hardy in zones 4 through, image 127

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — achieving both visual appeal and naturalising ease for designers and homeowners alike; alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) is a

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — This plant typically grows to about 6 to 12 inches tall with a spread of approximately 12 inches; the Alpine Aster, image 64

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — This compact gem reaches a modest height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread; perennial with violet blooms, image 60

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — as their blossoms attract pollinators such as butterflies; this low-maintenance specimen is hardy in zones 4 through, image 70

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; violet flowers in the garden, image 68

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — which span 1 to 2 inches long, image 48

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — This compact gem reaches a modest height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread; perennial with violet blooms, image 79

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — deadheading spent flowers can encourage a prolonged bloom period and prevent self-seeding

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — This low-maintenance specimen is hardy in zones 4 through 7

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — Its petite size and resilience also make it a perfect addition for alpine troughs and rockeries; perennial for full, image 71

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — perennial for full; deadheading spent flowers can encourage a prolonged bloom period and prevent self-seeding, image 57

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — as their blossoms attract pollinators such as butterflies

Photographs by 13 contributors

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Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
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Joan Simon from Barcelona, España, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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