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Willow Aster

Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster'

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Overview

Willow Aster, 'Rodney's Aster' (Aster praealtus), thrives in USDA zones 4-8. A robust perennial, it stands 3 to 6 feet tall with a spread up to 4 feet. This aster variant boasts profuse lavender-blue flowers in late summer to fall, set against willow-like leaves. Ideal for sunny to part-shade gardens, it provides late-season nectar for pollinators. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and is resistant to deer and drought.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 2–10Type Perennial
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — sky-blue to soft-pink flowers that blossom profusely atop tall
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — Ideal for sunny to part-shade gardens, it provides late-season nectar for pollinatorsWillow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — This aster variant boasts profuse lavender-blue flowers in late summer to fall, set against willow-like leavesWillow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet.<br><br>One of its striking attributes is the attractive lance-shapedWillow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — Willow Aster, 'Rodney's Aster' (Aster praealtus), thrives in USDA zones 4-8Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — A robust perennial, it stands 3 to 6 feet tall with a spread up to 4 feetWillow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — that could play a charismatic role in any landscape design+6

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — sky-blue to soft-pink flowers that blossom profusely atop tall
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — Ideal for sunny to part-shade gardens, it provides late-season nectar for pollinators
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — This aster variant boasts profuse lavender-blue flowers in late summer to fall, set against willow-like leaves
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet.<br><br>One of its striking attributes is the attractive lance-shaped
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — Willow Aster, 'Rodney's Aster' (Aster praealtus), thrives in USDA zones 4-8
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — A robust perennial, it stands 3 to 6 feet tall with a spread up to 4 feet
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — that could play a charismatic role in any landscape design
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — This late-flowering aster is known for its voluminous clusters of dainty
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — serrated foliage that can add a lush
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — scientifically dubbed Aster praealtus or more affectionately known as 'Rodney's Aster'
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — reaching an impressive height between 4 to 6 feet
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — Prefers moist, well-drained soil and is resistant to deer and drought
Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — green backdrop throughout the growing season
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