Aster seedlings images update#

However, this plant can thrive in clay/rocky soil as long as it drains. It may have trouble if it is close to taller, aggressive species. So, keep that in mind in regards to where you plant it.

This plant is smaller than most prairie plants.

Aster seedlings images update#

My plants are currently in year 4, and I will update this article accordingly if they live beyond 6! Aromatic Aster Growing Requirements As the nearby picture shows, even if the plant has fallen over, it still makes a stunning display in the flower bed.Īlso, saving seed from Aster is a good idea, since in the wild an individual plant has been observed to live for a maximum of six years. The branching is pretty dense, making the plant appear to be a small shrub even if it falls over. This plant will slowly spread via rhizome. Alternatively, you can surround it with taller plants, packed close together to provide support. The only real maintenance item for this plant is staking it if you don’t want it to flop over or pulling new volunteers. If you like to have year round color in your garden, then Aromatic Aster is a must-have. I’ve seen it bloom all the way into November in Pennsylvania. This plant is frost tolerant, and will be one of the latest blooming flowers you will ever see. The ‘aromatic’ portion of the name refers to the leaves when crushed. Since it blooms so late, Aromatic Aster is very valuable to pollinators, as it is one of the last sources of food before winter dormancy. It creates showy clusters of flowers that are generally low to the ground. I’ve never seen a garden flower bloom later than Aromatic Aster. The native perennial Aromatic Aster is a very late bloomer, but it is worth the wait! Blooming about two weeks after its cousin New England Aster blooms, it will prolong the color of your garden well into Autumn. The flowers look like a purple/blue carpet! Aromatic Aster – General Description Three Aromatic Asters in my garden.