Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Feathery blooms
Growth Habit
Clump forming
Bloom Season
Late summer autumn
Flavour Profile
Not edible
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
60–90 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
4–8
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
40–50 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ostrich Plume Mix different from standard asters?
What makes Ostrich Plume Mix different from standard asters?
Its fully double, feathery blooms create a softer texture than traditional daisy-like aster flowers.
Can it extend color into late summer gardens?
Can it extend color into late summer gardens?
Yes. It provides ornamental interest when many early-season flowers have finished blooming.
Which plants pair well with Ostrich Plume asters?
Which plants pair well with Ostrich Plume asters?
Sedums, ornamental grasses, rudbeckias, and salvias create attractive late-season borders.
Are the flowers suitable for fresh arrangements?
Are the flowers suitable for fresh arrangements?
Yes. Strong stems and full blooms make them suitable for seasonal bouquets.
Can they be planted in cottage gardens?
Can they be planted in cottage gardens?
Yes. Their colorful flowers blend naturally into informal and traditional garden designs.
Do butterflies visit the blooms?
Do butterflies visit the blooms?
The nectar-rich flowers may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.