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Aster alpinus Dark Beauty


Alpine Aster

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.085.100


(='Dunkle Schöne') Alpine Aster is an early-blooming species, often grown in rock gardens or used for edging in the perennial border. It forms a low carpet of bright green leaves, bearing taller branching stems with daisy-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Not a long-lived plant, but will self-seed to produce successive generations, if allowed. This strain has rich violet-blue blooms followed by fluffy seedheads.

Further details for
Aster alpinus Dark Beauty

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Aster alpinus Dark Beauty


Alpine Aster

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.085.100


(='Dunkle Schöne') Alpine Aster is an early-blooming species, often grown in rock gardens or used for edging in the perennial border. It forms a low carpet of bright green leaves, bearing taller branching stems with daisy-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Not a long-lived plant, but will self-seed to produce successive generations, if allowed. This strain has rich violet-blue blooms followed by fluffy seedheads.

Further details for
Aster alpinus Dark Beauty

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium