Botanical Name: Aster x frikartii
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Common Name: Frikart's Aster  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

This species of aster is a summer blooming aster, with daisy-like flowers from mid-summer well into fall, frequently through several frosts. The species has flowers about 2 to 3 inches across with lavender rays and yellow centers. Plants are generally upright, and dense with oblong leaves that are slightly hairy. Plants grow about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. 'Monch' and 'Wonder of Staffa' are named cultivars. Great color for the perennial border, shrub or foundation border, or in a more natural setting.