Prof. Anton Kippenberg Aster is a dwarf mounding perennialwithglossy dark green lance like foliage.Small double lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summerinto fall. Grows best infull sunand rich well-drainedsoils. Lady In Blue has heavy nectar production, making an excellent addition to a butterfly garden.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
East and Central N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
1 – 2 |
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Spread: |
1 – 2 |
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Spacing: |
1.5 |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
1 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer,Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Gardens,Wildlife Gardens,Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Goldenrod,Marsh Blazing Star,Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Agnieszka Kwiecie, Nova,Aster ‘Lady in Blue’ 2017-10-15 01,CC BY-SA 4.0, (2)Agnieszka Kwiecie, Nova,Aster ‘Lady in Blue’ 2017-10-15 02,CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
