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Aster himalaicus
Himalaya Aster
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSAster himalaicus - Many-rayed lavender-blue daisies, 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, with yellow discs at the heart of each virtually cover the mound of medium green foliage in early summer. A robust herbaceous perennial, Himalaya Aster has been happy at home in full sun in our xeric garden planted in average soil. When in flower this plant is pure joy. Established pot grown perennial from cutting grown or division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Aster himalaicus
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Early Summer
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
- Butterflies
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Natural Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Massing
- Specimen
- Rock Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Draining
- Scrabbled
- Sandy
- Average
Origins
- East Asia
Propagated By
- Division