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Sapphire
Full sun
12 - 16
Aster dumosus
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A dense growth habit, disease resistance, and nonstop blooms are just some of ‘Sapphire’s many virtues. The large, fluffy, lilac blue flowers with yellow centers create a cloud of color.
Features
Blue and yellow daisy flowers cover the foliage from August to October, making a cushion of color
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fall Interest
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
Lavender
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
12 - 16"; Medium
Spacing:
18 - 24"
Habit:
Mounded
Container Plant Style:
Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination
Plant Needs
Duration:
Perennial
Bloom Time:
Late Summer through Fall
Hardy Temp:
-30°F (-34°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes
Patent Information
Sapphire Aster dumosus 'Kiestrbl' USPP16,083, Can. 2312
Growing Tips
Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
| Year | Award | Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Exciting Perennial | University of Minnesota |
| 2005 | Top Pick | Dallas Arboretum |
| 2006 | Knock Your Socks Off | University of Georgia |
| 2008 | Best of Breed for Winter | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2006 | Arboretum Approved | Dallas Arboretum |
| 2009 | Best of Breed Winter | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
