Aster-Short (Aster X Dumosus)

Perennials
Name Aster-Short
Botanical Name Aster X Dumosus

This aster perennial blooms profusely with pink, purple, red or white from Sept thru Oct. Grows 12 inches -24 inches tall. Very hardy! Well-suited for your garden and does exceptionally well as a border planting. You may choose to put it in containers and, like many other asters, it does well as a cut flower. Pictures from Walters Gardens Inc.

Location: Partial Sun, Sun
Size: 12"-24" inches tall
Flower Color: Pink, Red, Purple, White
Bloom Time: September, October
Special Needs: Watch for aphids, spray as needed.
Soil Conditions: Medium, Dry
Trim/Prune: Trim to the ground in late fall after several frosts. Also trim half way back in June to set back bloom time to Aug to Oct.
Other
  • Attracts Butterflies
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