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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Aster x dumosus 'Wood's Purple'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    The Aster 'Woods Purple', is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. 'Woods Purple' has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Aster 'Woods Purple' 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

    Dark purple

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12 in.

    Good Companions

    Looks great with Ornamental Grasses.

    Plant Height

    12 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average to high water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

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

    Bloom Time

    August to September

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Fast

    Seasonal Interests

    All season interest