stiff aster
Ionactis linariifolia
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue-violet to purple with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Stiff aster (Ionactis linariifolia) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, 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 moist, sandy soil. Blue-violet to purple flowers with yellow centers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms, and the plant tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, Blue fescue, and Hyssop.
Native range
Eastern North America.