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Aster X frikartii 'Wonder of Staffa'

Sky Aster, Blue Lavender Aster

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Description

The 'Wonder of Staffa' is a deciduous perennial that grows to 30" tall. Its light, lavender blue flowers that appear in the summer and fall are smaller and more profuse.It should be grown in the sun to part shade, with average to little watering. The leaves are also smaller than on the other frikartii. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender, Violet

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.

Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.