Azumi XL Blue aster
Callistephus chinensis 'Azumi XL Blue'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lavender, blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Azumi XL Blue' aster (Callistephus chinensis 'Azumi XL Blue') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows fast and stands erect, reaching 28 to 36 inches tall. Lavender blue flowers attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Double Zahara Cherry zinnia, Supertunia Bordeaux petunia, and Red fescue.