Fantastic choice! We purchased this plant in late summer from Lowe's and it does not disappoint. Not only did we have prolific blooms after planting, but also this tough plant is outshining some of our evergreens that we planted this year. I love how hardy it has been with an unseasonably warm fall in Kentucky, followed by the single digit temperatures we've had recently this winter. It is not easy to find a hardy, lavender/blue flowering plant locally that is also not toxic to dogs. I hope I can find more of these cute plants before the fall of 2024!
Henry™ III Purple Aster novi-belgii
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Features
Luscious, rich, lavender-purple, double blossoms that closely resemble the flowers of a zinnia, though much smaller. With the double blooms and the prolific blooming habit, these asters look like purple clouds when in full bloom. Asters are star performers in fall gardens.
Attracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 InchesSpacing:24 InchesSpread:24 InchesFlower Colors:PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Mid FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:ConsistentNeeds Good DrainageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Deer and rabbits seldom browse asters; butterflies flock to their late season flowers and wild bird love the small seeds.
Maintenance Notes:Asters are the reliable performers of fall gardens. They do best when planted in full sun locations in well-drained soils.
Bloom Time: August, September, October
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