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Aster ageratoides 'Stardust'

Aster ageratoides 'Stardust'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Aster
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A deciduous perennial which grows to 60cm tall with dark green, toothed foliage and produces clusters of pale lilac, starry flowers with yellow centres, from late summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunFull Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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Neutral

Acid

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to tarsonemid mite, slugs, snails, aphids, leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases

May be suceptible to Verticillium wilt and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years