Moench Frikartii Aster
Aster x frikartii 'Moench'
SKU
00338
A long-flowering, vigorous hybrid that is excellent for providing color and cutting flowers into the late season. Stately plants tall enough to stand out well among meadow grasses and compatible with natives in wild gardens. Improved mildew resistance. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ASS-ter frih-KART-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
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: 5-9
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