Alpine Aster
Aster alpinus
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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