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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

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) — Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for a dense, colorful display ideal for borders and cottage gardens; annual / perennial for

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

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — A stellar addition to any landscape design; blue and violet flowers in the garden

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

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

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — flourishing with star-shaped; this aster cultivar thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8

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

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

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

Blue Aster (Aster X Frikartii) — is a perennial hybrid well-revered for its profuse blooming and vibrant color; making it an ideal candidate for the middle of

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

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

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