Aster asperulus
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Forms a compact, bushy mound of heart-shaped, serrated foliage, topped with clusters of large, blue-purple, daisy flowers with yellow centres in late summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aster asperulus (Aster asperulus)
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aster asperulus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aster asperulus
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Aster asperulus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrows best in full sun in a well-drained, alkaline soil with moisture in the spring and summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fusarium wilt, a leaf spot and grey mould
Pests
May be susceptible to eelworms, aphids, slugs and snails
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