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Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus

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Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus)

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Bloom colours

violet, pink

What actually matters with this one

Divide the clump every third spring or the centre dies out and flowering thins dramatically.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 3-8
Height
25 cm
Flowers
June to July
Difficulty
easy

Where you will meet it

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.