Alpine Aster
Aster
Asteraceae · perennial · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
0-8 ft
Spread
1-3 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
september to october
Origin
Eurasia; North American species reclassified to
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Diseases: Regionally Documented (5)
Cultivars (4)
'Prince'
Calico Aster
'Purple Dome'
New England Aster
'Professor Kippenburg'
New England Aster
'Moench'
Moench Frikart's Aster
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.