Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

Also Known As

Aster tartaricus 'Jindai'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aster tataricus 'Jindai' plant details

Aster tataricus 'Jindai' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This native of Manchuria is a compelling candidate for the back of the border or in pollinator gardens, where its clusters of 1” sky blue daisy flowers with large brilliant gold centers bloom atop strong, self-supporting stems in fall, often into November. Abuzz with pollinators, it loves moist rich soils, but tolerates most and always looks good—a bulletproof selection!

By: Select Seeds

The name may sound like one of the bad guys from Star Wars, but this unique Aster is definitely on our side with its upright bearing and lush textural appeal. Not as towering as its moisture-loving Asian counterpart, 'Jindai' spawns huge serrated rough-to-the-touch leafage on stout shorter stalks and abundant branched sprays of late blooming violet flowers engraved by large saffron eyes. A stand-alone for the mixed border, its assertive look can be juxtaposed against finer textured plants like Spiraea 'Ogon' and Phlox 'David'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

We like this bold aster with its tobacco-like leaves and late blooming (Oct) papery clusters of lavender blue flowers. A bossy spreader, so give it room.

By: Avant Gardens

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Photo of Aster tataricus 'Jindai' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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By: Karl Gercens III

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Photo of Aster tataricus 'Jindai' flower by Kristine Paulus

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By: Kristine Paulus

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Gardening facts about Aster tataricus 'Jindai' plant

How to Grow Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous