Monday, July 15, 2013

Bushy Aster, Featured Plant of The Day

Aster dumosus 'Rose Serenade' 
Bushy Aster

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    3A to 9A
Height    12" to 39" / 30cm to 100cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun

Bloom Color    Pink
Bloom Time    Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green
Fall Color    No change in fall color


Culture Notes
This is a great plant for low perennial borders.  This plant is somewhat drought tolerant, but should be watered deeply during dry periods.  Avoid getting water on the foliage.