Aster amellus 'Sonora'
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A sturdy clump-forming, border perennial, to between 30 to 60cm in height, with tough, grey-green, narrowly oval, leaves, coarsely hairy above. Stems bear clusters of 6cm wide, violet rayed, yellow centred flowers, from August to October
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aster amellus 'Sonora' (Aster amellus 'Sonora')
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aster amellus 'Sonora'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aster amellus 'Sonora'
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Aster amellus 'Sonora' 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 after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture retentive but well drained soil in full sun.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fusarium wilt, grey moulds and leaf spot. Mildew resistant
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
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