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 2–10

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') — 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') — Ideal for sunny to part-shade gardens, it provides late-season nectar for pollinators

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') — scientifically dubbed Aster praealtus or more affectionately known as 'Rodney's Aster'

Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — that could play a charismatic role in any landscape design

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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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') — 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') — Ideal for sunny to part-shade gardens, it provides late-season nectar for pollinators

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') — scientifically dubbed Aster praealtus or more affectionately known as 'Rodney's Aster'

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') — sky-blue to soft-pink flowers that blossom profusely atop tall

Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — reaching an impressive height between 4 to 6 feet

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') — serrated foliage that can add a lush

Willow Aster (Aster Praealtus 'Rodney's Aster') — green backdrop throughout the growing season

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