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