Aster 'Blue Star' Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Blue Star'

ABOUT
'Blue Star' is a compact herbaceous perennial to 75cm, with narrow bright green leaves and pale lavender-blue flowers 12mm wide, in large sprays
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Asteraceae
Synonyms
aster 'Blue Star'
Common names
Aster ericoides 'Blue Star', Aster 'Blue Star'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by division in spring
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds
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