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 6–10Climate Temperate

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — flourishing with star-shaped

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — radiant blue flowers spanning 2 inches across atop sturdy stems up to 3 feet tall

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — flourishing with star-shaped

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soil

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for a dense, colorful display ideal for borders and cottage gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blue Aster (Aster x frikartii) is a charming perennial

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — radiant blue flowers spanning 2 inches across atop sturdy stems up to 3 feet tall

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — flourishing with star-shaped

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soil

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

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) — scientifically named Aster x frikartii

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — A stellar addition to any landscape design

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — this aster cultivar thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — is a perennial hybrid well-revered for its profuse blooming and vibrant color

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — making it an ideal candidate for the middle of borders or mass planting schemes

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — These blossoms are abundantly produced from mid-summer to fall

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — but avoid overwatering or excessively soggy conditions to prevent root rot

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — especially during dry spells

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — though they can tolerate partial shade

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — highlight its ease of care

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — <br><br>When presenting this plant to a client

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — annual / perennial with blue and violet blooms

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — blue and violet flowers in the garden

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — and the enchanting touch it will bring to their garden landscape

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — annual / perennial for full

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — Blue Aster (Aster x frikartii) is a charming perennial; blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies

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