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Blue Aster

Aster X Frikartii

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Overview

Blue Aster (Aster x frikartii) is a charming perennial, flourishing with star-shaped, radiant blue flowers spanning 2 inches across atop sturdy stems up to 3 feet tall. Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies. Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soil. Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for a dense, colorful display ideal for borders and cottage gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–10Type Annual, PerennialClimate Temperate
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering; especially during dry spellsBlue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — making it an ideal candidate for the middle of borders or mass planting schemes; radiant blue flowers spanning 2 inches acrossBlue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — scientifically named Aster x frikartiiBlue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — annual / perennial for fullBlue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — blue and violet flowers in the gardenBlue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies; flourishing with star-shaped+30

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering; especially during dry spells
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — making it an ideal candidate for the middle of borders or mass planting schemes; radiant blue flowers spanning 2 inches across
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — scientifically named Aster x frikartii
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — annual / perennial for full
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — blue and violet flowers in the garden
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies; flourishing with star-shaped
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blue Aster (Aster x frikartii) is a charming perennial
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches; highlight its ease of care
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — highlight its ease of care
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — radiant blue flowers spanning 2 inches across atop sturdy stems up to 3 feet tall; <br><br>When presenting this plant to a
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — this aster cultivar thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — is a perennial hybrid well-revered for its profuse blooming and vibrant color
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — These blossoms are abundantly produced from mid-summer to fall, image 35
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soil
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — but avoid overwatering or excessively soggy conditions to prevent root rot
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soil; is a perennial hybrid well-revered for its profuse
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — scientifically named Aster x frikartii; space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for a dense, colorful display ideal for borders and
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — though they can tolerate partial shade
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — These blossoms are abundantly produced from mid-summer to fall
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for a dense, colorful display ideal for borders and cottage gardens
Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — and the enchanting touch it will bring to their garden landscape
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