Aster alpinus Dark Beauty

Alpine Aster

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.085.100

(='Dunkle Schöne') Alpine Aster is an early-blooming species, often grown in rock gardens or used for edging in the perennial border. It forms a low carpet of bright green leaves, bearing taller branching stems with daisy-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Not a long-lived plant, but will self-seed to produce successive generations, if allowed. This strain has rich violet-blue blooms followed by fluffy seedheads.

Further details for
Aster alpinus Dark Beauty

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Blue

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring

Foliage Color
Light Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
20-25 cm
8-10 inches

Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium