Sapphire is a new Proven Winners selection with dark green, disease resistant foliage and a compact habit that is perfect for the front of the perennial border or mixed containers. In late summer through fall, the plants are completely covered with lilac-blue, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Sapphire looks stunning when planted with fall blooming ornamental grasses!
Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Aster dumosus ‘Sapphire’
In late summer through fall, the plants are completely covered with lilac-blue, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
Description
Additional information
| Generic | Aster |
|---|---|
| Species | dumosus |
| Varietry | 'Sapphire' |
| Common Name | "Hardy Aster" |
| Flower Colour | blue, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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