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    Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'

    Also Known As

    • Starshine Japanese Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' plant details

    Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white 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 - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, mildew-resistant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sturdy perennial mounds to 2’ are smothered in tiny white flowers with teeny yellow centers August through October. Attracts butterflies and bees; nice cut flower. Very easy to cultivate, best in full sun, most any soil, moist to dryish. Deer, rabbit and mildew resistant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' plant

    How to Grow Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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