Flora tartarian aster
Aster frikartii 'Flora'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lilac rays with yellow center disks
Notes
'Flora' tartarian aster (Aster frikartii 'Flora') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. Lilac petals surround yellow center disks. Blooms open in early to late summer and again in early autumn.
Pairs well with Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Casa Blanca lily, and Autumn fern.