Description

Remarkably hardy, durable, and blooms for months on end, starting in early summer. The blooms continue into early fall when other aster varieties then pick up the bloom baton and carry till first frost. Hundreds of aster-like blossoms on a single plant are an inch across. White petals – sometimes tinged pink to purple – and yellow centers. Narrow gray-green leaves and sturdy stems. Slowly spreads by creeping rhizomes. As with many asters, stems may be pinched or cut back by 1/3 in late spring to early summer to reduce plant height. No pinching after July 4th! Supports beneficial insects. Height: 5-6 ft. Spread: 2-4 ft. Family: Asteraceae Bloom time: July to September Sun: full sun Water: medium Deer and rabbit resistant photo credit: Agrecol