Alma Potschke New England Aster
Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke'
SKU
00340
Studded with hundreds of charming rosy pink daisies with bright yellow centers, this robust bloomer offers late summer color in the garden. Forms semi-woody clumps, is durable, and is long lasting. Perfect for borders, shrub beds or colorful containers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ASS-ter NO-vee ANG-lee-ay |
|---|---|
| Lore | This aster was used by the Potawatomi as a fumigant. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Early Fall |
| Design Ideas | Asters are essentials of the late season border. They're a sure bet in foundations that need a pick me up at summers end. As a wildflower they are perfect in meadow and prairie garden. Add to casual country gardens and don't omit them from colonial historic landscapes where they have been an age old staple. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Thrives in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils but highly adaptable. Prefers cool summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. For a neat, tidy appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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