Professional Growing Information 
This is a great plant to put in your landscape. It's grows so big and is covered in flowers during the fall - only the nastiest frost will kill off the blooms. Warning - it is invasive and will grow even more robust in year 2.
Sapphire Mist Aster dumosus
Exposure
- Sun
The 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).
Flower Season
- Fall
Mature Size
Height
12" - 16"
Spread
8" - 12"
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Details
Features
Don't JUST keep up with the Joneses. LEAPFROG them.Blue and yellow daisy flowers cover the foliage from August to October, making a cushion of color
Award WinnerFall InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 16 InchesSpacing:18 - 24 InchesSpread:8 - 12 InchesFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Mid FallBloom Time:Late FallHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes
Maintenance Notes:Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
A dense growth habit, disease resistance, and nonstop blooms are just some of Sapphires many virtues. The large, fluffy, lilac blue flowers with yellow centers create a cloud of color.
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.
Sapphire Mist Aster dumosus 'Kiestrbl' USPP 16,083, Can 2,312 -
5 Reviews
53413211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Annette, Saskatchewan, Canada, 10 years ago
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I have some difficult conditions in my garden and this is one plant that grows where nothing else would and just gets better every year.
Jan Fortier, Alberta, Canada, 10 years ago -
I love this plant and have never been disappointed with it's growth or flowering. Is excellent in the ground of containers in my zone which is 5.
Kakki Smith, Michigan, United States, 10 years ago -
Last year, my 3 were beautiful! This year, not so much, most of each plant is not surviving. I won't plant again.
Jo Martin, Pennsylvania, United States, 10 years ago -
Melisa, Wisconsin, United States, 10 years ago
18 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2008 Best of Breed for Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2008 Best of Breed for Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2008 Best of Breed for Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2006 Knock Your Socks Off University of Georgia 2006 Knock Your Socks Off University of Georgia 2006 Knock Your Socks Off University of Georgia 2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum -
