Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus

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Overview

The Alpine Aster (Aster alpigenus) is a charming, perennial herb that thrives in mountainous regions. Possessing vivid purple blossoms with yellow centers, it reaches a modest height of 6-12 inches and spreads up to 12 inches wide. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, and it's cold-hardy, making it ideal for rock gardens or as a border accent in colder climates. Blooms appear in late summer to early fall.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — The Alpine Aster (Aster alpigenus) is a charming, perennial herb that thrives in mountainous regions

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — The Alpine Aster (Aster alpigenus) is a charming, perennial herb that thrives in mountainous regions; this low-maintenance plant

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — Possessing vivid purple blossoms with yellow centers; the Alpine Aster boasts a mounding growth habit that is both neat and

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — it reaches a modest height of 6-12 inches and spreads up to 12 inches wide; ensuring well-drained soil for optimal growth

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; the Alpine Aster (Aster alpigenus) is a

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — making it ideal for rock gardens or as a border accent in colder climates; a perennial prized for its vibrant and daisy-like

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — Blooms appear in late summer to early fall; with each flower measuring approximately 1 to 2 inches in diameter

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