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    Aster stracheyi

    Also Known As

    • Strachey's Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Aster stracheyi plant details

    Aster stracheyi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aster stracheyi

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aster stracheyi

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In my opinion the best of the himalayan asters, it produces multitudes of purple dasies in compact attractive plants, it has been harder to come by in recent years and we are excited to be able to once again offer it. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Aster stracheyi plant

    How to Grow Aster stracheyi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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