Hardy Aster
| Common Name | Aster |
| Scientific Name | Aster novi-belgii |
| Plant Characteristics | One of few perennials that offer such a beautiful display of soothing fall colors - blue, purple, pink, and white. Aster's versatility allows them to be enjoyed as both a house plant and a garden plant. A relatively hardy plant that can be used as a focal point or as a border in the garden. They also perform well in various containers (urns/tubs) and as a foreground for shrubs. |
| Growing Tips | Light - Prefers full sun
Water - Inside - use clear water, allow pot to dry, but do not allow plant to wilt Outside - use clear water while in bloom, fertilize monthly during spring/summer. Keep the soil moist and do not let wilt. Flowering - Normal flowering is in the fall. Pinching new growth at about 3 inches long will result in a fuller flower with more blooms. Do this during the spring and stop by mid-July. Temperature - Outside - Can handle a variety of temps. Inside - Normal room temp is fine. |
| Availability | Normal shipping season is the end of July - end of September. |