Perennial Of The Day

Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke'

New England Aster

Type Perennial

Hardy range 4A to 9A

Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m

Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm

Growth rate Average

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Pink

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates occasional wetness.
This plant will grow in dry to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes Tolerates wet soils. The larger plants may require staking to maintain their form. If pinched until mid July, the plants will be heavier blooming and probably will not need staking. The deep pink blossoms of 'Alma Potschke' continue well into the fall months. Spring cut dead foliage only; after blooming, deadhead spent flowers. It's best to fall cut this plant to 12". It can be cut back by 1/2 to 1/3 in early to mid June, however, to improve the overall shape of the plant. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources.

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