Celeste tartarian aster
Aster 'Celeste'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall2 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet-blue rays and yellow center disks
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Celeste' tartarian aster (Aster 'Celeste') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, loamy or clay soil. It grows 24 to 30 inches tall and wide. Violet-blue petals surround yellow centers. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Joe-pyeweed, Big bluestem, and Panicle hydrangea.