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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Aster
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers cover the plant from early fall until frost.  An excellent dwarf plant for borders and small gardens.  A definite butterfly and bird attractor.  

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Aster 'Professor Kippenburg' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer.

    Flower Color

    Purple

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    12-18 in.

    Good Companions

    Looks great with Clematis 'Jackmanii', Grass 'Little Bunny Fountain Grass' or any Ornamental Grasses.

    Plant Height

    18-20 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Front of the Garden, Border, Edging, Cut flower

    Bloom Time

    Early fall until frost

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    All season interest