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Myrten-Aster

Aster Ericoides 'Schneegitter'

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Overview

Aster ericoides 'Schneegitter', commonly known as Heath Aster, is a compact perennial with a profusion of small, daisy-like white flowers. It blooms from late summer to fall, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide. This aster thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a fine-textured, frothy appearance. It's drought tolerant, attracts pollinators, and excels in borders or as a groundcover.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–8Type Perennial
Myrten-Aster (Aster Ericoides 'Schneegitter') — This variety of heath aster is cherished for its fine

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Myrten-Aster (Aster Ericoides 'Schneegitter') — 'Schneegitter' provides a magnificent display of tiny; perennial with white blooms
Myrten-Aster (Aster Ericoides 'Schneegitter') — It's drought tolerant, attracts pollinators, and excels in borders or as a groundcover; adaptable to USDA

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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