Aster 'Monte Cassino' Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pringlei 'Monte Cassino'

aster 'Monte Cassino'

ABOUT

'Monte Cassino' is a compact, much-branched herbaceous perennial to 80cm, with neat foliage and large sprays of small pure white flowers

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Asteraceae

    • Synonyms

      aster 'Monte Cassino'

    • Common names

      Aster pilosus var. pringlei 'Monte Cassino', Aster pringlei 'Monte Cassino'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back in late autumn

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens Coastal

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in spring; divide every third year to maintain vigour

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds