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aster 'Blue Star'

Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Blue Star'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: heath aster 'Blue Star'

About this plant

'Blue Star' is a compact herbaceous perennial to 75cm, with narrow bright green leaves and pale lavender-blue flowers 12mm wide, in large sprays

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in open sunny position; may need staking

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years