Aster laevis 'Blue Autumn' (Blue Autumn Aster)
Michael's Opinion
Similar to Aster frikartii 'Mönch' but with a more compact, dense habit and a lighter tone to the bloom. Well behaved and carefree plant worthy of inclusion in the mid-autumn border.
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Species | laevis |
| Cultivar | 'Blue Autumn' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Developed by Herbert Oudshoorn. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5a-8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 40 - 60 cm. |
| Spread | 40 - 60 cm. |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright with arching stems. |
| Landscape | Massing, perennial borders and as a cut flower. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps in early spring or through summer cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Thick, smooth, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description | Masses of purple, daisy-like blooms with a yellow centre. |
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